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Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to-morrow we shall die.
Therefore they sacrifice to their net, and burn incense to their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their food plenteous.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.
They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their power
Why do the wicked live, become old, and, are mighty in power?
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for him: fret not thyself because of him who prospereth in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass.
From men who are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, who have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
Trust in the LORD, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he will give thee the desires of thy heart.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
Come ye, say they, I will bring wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to-morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.
Woe to them that rise early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflameth them!
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they rejoice and are glad.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Suffering for Christ
But rejoice, seeing ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. If ye are reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you. On their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
But if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Trust in God
Be anxious for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoever trusteth in the LORD, happy is he.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Salvation
Happy art thou, O Israel: who is like to thee, O people saved by the LORD, the shield of thy help, and who is the sword of thy excellence! and thy enemies shall be found liars to thee; and thou shalt tread upon their high places.
Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation. Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Obedience to God
I delight to do thy will, O my God: yea, thy law is within my heart.
If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Divine chastening
Behold, happy is the man whom God correcteth: therefore despise not thou the chastening of the Almighty:
Behold, we count them happy who endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Having mercy on the poor
He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Finding wisdom
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Fear of God
A Song of degrees. Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD; that walketh in his ways. For thou shalt eat the labor of thy hands: happy shalt thou be, and it shall be well with thee.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » God being their lord
Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yes, happy is that people, whose God is the LORD.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » God being their help
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, whose hope is in the LORD his God:
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Their mutual love
A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Hope in the lord
Happy is he that hath the God of Jacob for his help, 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
And now I come to thee, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.
Happiness of saints in this life » Is derived from » Hope of glory
By whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
From men who are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, who have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes.
For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. For there are no bands in their death: but their strength is firm.
Their eyes stand out with fatness: they have more than heart could wish.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
And behold joy and gladness, slaying oxen, and killing sheep, eating flesh, and drinking wine: let us eat and drink; for to-morrow we shall die.
Therefore they sacrifice to their net, and burn incense to their drag; because by them their portion is fat, and their food plenteous.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
Come ye, say they, I will bring wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to-morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant.
Woe to them that rise early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflameth them!
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
They take up all of them with the angle, they catch them in their net, and gather them in their drag: therefore they rejoice and are glad.
Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
And the harp, and the viol, the tabret, and pipe, and wine, are in their feasts: but they regard not the work of the LORD, neither consider the operation of his hands.
They take the timbrel and harp, and rejoice at the sound of the organ.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
They spend their days in wealth, and in a moment go down to the grave.
Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness.
Happiness of the The Wicked » Is derived from » Their power
Why do the wicked live, become old, and, are mighty in power?
I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree.