Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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

Speak loftily

Bible References

Corrupt

Psalm 53:1
To the Chief Musician on Mahalath. A contemplation. A Psalm of David. The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They acted corruptly, and have worked out abominable wickedness; there is not one doing good.
Proverbs 30:13
There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! And their eyelids are lifted up.

Speak wickedly

Psalm 10:2
The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; let them be taken in the plans that they have imagined.
Psalm 12:4
that has said, With our tongue we shall do much; our lips are our own; who is lord over us?
Exodus 1:9
And he said to his people, Behold, the people of the sons of Israel are many and mightier than we.
1 Samuel 13:19
And there was no smith found throughout all the land of Israel. For the Philistines said, Lest the Hebrews make swords or spears.
1 Kings 21:7
And his wife Jezebel said to him, Do you now rule over Israel? Rise up, eat food, and let your heart be good. I will give you the vineyard of Naboth of Jezreel.
Jeremiah 7:9
Will you steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense to Baal, and walk after other gods whom you do not know;
Hosea 7:16
They return, but not to the Most High. They are like a deceitful bow; their rulers shall fall by the sword from the rage of their tongue. This shall be their scorn in the land of Egypt.

Speak loftily

2 Peter 2:10
and especially those who walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and despise dominion. They are darers, self-pleasing; not trembling at glories, speaking evil.
Jude 1:16
These are murmurers, complainers, leading lives according to their lusts. And their mouth speaks proud things, admiring faces for the sake of gain.