Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

They are corrupt, and speak wickedly concerning oppression: they speak loftily.

Speak loftily

Bible References

Corrupt

Psalm 53:1
Fools say to themselves "There is no God." They are corrupt and commit iniquity; not one of them practices what is good.
Proverbs 30:13
Some people what an arrogant look they have! raise their eyebrows haughtily.

Speak wickedly

Psalm 10:2
The wicked one arrogantly pursues the afflicted, who are trapped in the schemes he devises.
Psalm 12:4
those who say, "By our tongues we will prevail; our lips belong to us. Who is master over us?"
Exodus 1:9
He told his people, "Look, the Israeli people are more numerous and more powerful than we are.
1 Samuel 13:19
No blacksmith could be found in all the land of Israel because the Philistines thought, "This will keep the Hebrews from making swords or spears."
1 Kings 21:7
"Aren't you the reigning king of Israel," his wife Jezebel replied. "Get up, have a meal, and get ready to be happy. I'll go get you the vineyard that Naboth the Jezreelite owns."
Jeremiah 7:9
Will you steal, murder, commit adultery, swear by false gods, burn incense to Baal, follow other gods that you don't know,
Hosea 7:16
They return but not to the Most High. They are like a defective weapon. Their princes will fall by the sword because of their raging tongue, and they will be a laughingstock in the land of Egypt."

Speak loftily

2 Peter 2:10
especially those who satisfy their flesh by indulging in its passions and who despise authority.
Jude 1:16
These people are complainers and faultfinders, following their own desires. They say arrogant things and flatter people in order to take advantage of them.

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