Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Bible References
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Psalm 37:1
([Psalm of David]) Do not be bothered by evildoers. Do not envy those who do wicked things.
Job 21:7
Why do the wicked live on, reach old age, and become mighty in power?
Proverbs 3:31
Do not be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do.
Proverbs 24:1
Do not be envious of evil men, neither desire to be with them.
Jeremiah 12:1
Jehovah, if I argued my case with you, you would prove to be right. Indeed, I must question you about matters of justice. Why are the wicked so prosperous? Why do dishonest people succeed with impunity?
James 4:5
Or do you think the scripture speaks to no purpose? Does the attitude of the heart (mental disposition) that he induced to live in us cause us to envy?