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Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
But look, there is outright celebration! You say, "Kill the ox and slaughter the sheep, eat meat and drink wine. Eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!"
Because of his success he offers sacrifices to his throw net and burns incense to his dragnet; for because of them he has plenty of food, and more than enough to eat.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
They have stringed instruments, tambourines, flutes, and wine at their parties. So they do not recognize what the Lord is doing, they do not perceive what he is bringing about.
They sing to the accompaniment of tambourine and harp, and make merry to the sound of the flute.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
They live out their years in prosperity and go down to the grave in peace.
"Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others."
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their power
"Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power?
I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Wait patiently for the Lord! Wait confidently for him! Do not fret over the apparent success of a sinner, a man who carries out wicked schemes!
Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.
Trust in the Lord and do what is right! Settle in the land and maintain your integrity! Then you will take delight in the Lord, and he will answer your prayers.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
Each one says, 'Come on, I'll get some wine! Let's guzzle some beer! Tomorrow will be just like today! We'll have everything we want!'
Those who get up early to drink beer are as good as dead, those who keep drinking long after dark until they are intoxicated with wine.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
The Babylonian tyrant pulls them all up with a fishhook; he hauls them in with his throw net. When he catches them in his dragnet, he is very happy.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
But rejoice in the degree that you have shared in the sufferings of Christ, so that when his glory is revealed you may also rejoice and be glad. If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory, who is the Spirit of God, rests on you.
Therefore I am content with weaknesses, with insults, with troubles, with persecutions and difficulties for the sake of Christ, for whenever I am weak, then I am strong.
But in fact, if you happen to suffer for doing what is right, you are blessed. But do not be terrified of them or be shaken.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Trust in God
Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God. And the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the Lord.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Salvation
You have joy, Israel! Who is like you? You are a people delivered by the Lord, your protective shield and your exalted sword. May your enemies cringe before you; may you trample on their backs.
Look, God is my deliverer! I will trust in him and not fear. For the Lord gives me strength and protects me; he has become my deliverer." Joyfully you will draw water from the springs of deliverance.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Obedience to God
I want to do what pleases you, my God. Your law dominates my thoughts."
If you understand these things, you will be blessed if you do them.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Divine chastening
"Therefore, blessed is the man whom God corrects, so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty.
Think of how we regard as blessed those who have endured. You have heard of Job's endurance and you have seen the Lord's purpose, that the Lord is full of compassion and mercy.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
The one who despises his neighbor sins, but whoever is kind to the needy is blessed.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Finding wisdom
Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Fear of God
A song of ascents. How blessed is every one of the Lord's loyal followers, each one who keeps his commands! You will eat what you worked so hard to grow. You will be blessed and secure.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » God being their lord
How blessed are the people who experience these things! How blessed are the people whose God is the Lord!
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » God being their help
How blessed is the one whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God,
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Their mutual love
A song of ascents, by David. Look! How good and how pleasant it is when brothers live together!
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Hope in the lord
How blessed is the one whose helper is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord his God,
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Praising God
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » The words of Christ
But now I am coming to you, and I am saying these things in the world, so they may experience my joy completed in themselves.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Hope of glory
through whom we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in the hope of God's glory.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Lord, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.
For I envied those who are proud, as I observed the prosperity of the wicked. For they suffer no pain; their bodies are strong and well-fed.
Their prosperity causes them to do wrong; their thoughts are sinful.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
But look, there is outright celebration! You say, "Kill the ox and slaughter the sheep, eat meat and drink wine. Eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!"
Because of his success he offers sacrifices to his throw net and burns incense to his dragnet; for because of them he has plenty of food, and more than enough to eat.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
Each one says, 'Come on, I'll get some wine! Let's guzzle some beer! Tomorrow will be just like today! We'll have everything we want!'
Those who get up early to drink beer are as good as dead, those who keep drinking long after dark until they are intoxicated with wine.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
The Babylonian tyrant pulls them all up with a fishhook; he hauls them in with his throw net. When he catches them in his dragnet, he is very happy.
You have condemned and murdered the righteous person, although he does not resist you.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
They have stringed instruments, tambourines, flutes, and wine at their parties. So they do not recognize what the Lord is doing, they do not perceive what he is bringing about.
They sing to the accompaniment of tambourine and harp, and make merry to the sound of the flute.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
They live out their years in prosperity and go down to the grave in peace.
"Look, here is the man who would not make God his protector! He trusted in his great wealth and was confident about his plans to destroy others."
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their power
"Why do the wicked go on living, grow old, even increase in power?
I have seen ruthless evil men growing in influence, like a green tree grows in its native soil.