Thematic Bible: Of the wicked
Thematic Bible
Character » Of the wicked » Reprobate
Prove yourselves whether ye are in the faith or not. Examine your own selves: know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be castaways?
As Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, even so do these resist the truth, men they are of corrupt minds, and lewd as concerning the faith:
They confess that they know God: but with the deeds they deny him and are abominable, and disobedient, and unto all good works discommendable.
Character » Of the wicked » Disobedient
For we ourselves also were in times past, unwise, disobedient, deceived, in danger to lusts, and to divers manners of voluptuousness, living in maliciousness and envy, full of hate, hating one another.
Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets, which exhorted them so earnestly, that they should convert unto thee, and did great blasphemies.
Unto you therefore which believe is he precious: but unto them which believe not, the stone which the builders refused, the same is made the headstone in the corner
Character » Of the wicked » Proud
For the men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, cursed speakers, disobedient to father and mother, unthankful, unholy,
The pride of thine heart hath lift thee up, thou that dwellest in the strongholds of stone, and hast made thee a high seat. Thou sayest in thine heart, "Who shall cast me down to the ground?"
For the sin of their mouth, for the words of their lips, and because of their pride, let them be taken. And why? Their preaching is of cursing and lies.
Character » Of the wicked » Despising saints
But when Sanballat the Horonite, and Tobiah the servant of the Ammonites, and Geshem the Arabian heard it, they laughed us to scorn, and despised us, and said, "What is this that ye do? Will ye fall away again from the king?"
and said before his brethren and the soldiers of Samaria, "What do these impotent Jews? Shall they be thus suffered? Shall they offer? Shall they perform it in one day? Shall they make the stones whole again that are brought to dust, and burnt?"
unkind, trucebreakers, stubborn, false accusers, rioters, fierce, despisers of them which are good, traitors, heady, high minded, greedy upon voluptuousness more than the lovers of God,
Character » Of the wicked » Lying
The ungodly are froward, even from their mother's womb; as soon as they be born, they go astray and speak lies.
Their device is only how to put him out, whom God will exalt; their delight is in lies. They give good words with their mouth, but curse with their heart. Selah.
No man regardeth righteousness, and no man judgeth truly. Every man hopeth in vain things, and imagineth deceit; conceiveth weariness, and bringeth forth evil.
Character » Of the wicked » Murderous
He sitteth lurking in the thievish corners of the streets, and privily in his lurking dens doth he murder the innocent; his eyes are set against the poor.
They murder the widow and the stranger, and put the fatherless to death.
being full of all unrighteous doing: of fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, evil-conditioned whisperers,
Character » Of the wicked » Conspiring against saints
and conspired all together to come and fight against Jerusalem, and to make a hindrance therein.
Sanballat and Geshem sent unto me, saying, "Come and let us meet together in the villages upon the plain of the city Ono." Nevertheless, they thought to do me evil.
They also that sought after my life laid snares for me; and they that went about to do me evil talked of wickedness, and imagined deceit all the day long.
Character » Of the wicked » Sold under sin
And Ahab said to Elijah, "Hast thou found me thine enemy at any time?" And he said, "Yea, because thou art utterly given to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD.
And they sacrificed their sons and their daughters in fire, and used witchcraft and enchantments, and were sold to work wickedness in the sight of the LORD, for to anger him.
Character » Of the wicked » Sensual
whose end is damnation, whose God is their belly and whose glory is to their shame, which are worldly minded.
These are makers of sects, fleshly, having no spirit.
Character » Of the wicked » Hating the light
whereas they, notwithstanding, are rebellious and disobedient enemies: which seek not his light and way, nor turn again in to his path.
For every man that evil doeth, hateth the light: neither cometh to light, lest his deeds should be reproved.
Character » Of the wicked » Enticing to evil
For of this sort are they which enter into houses, and bring into bondage women laden with sin, which women are led of divers lusts,
My son, consent not unto sinners, if they entice thee, and say, "Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, and lurk privily for the innocent without a cause: Let us swallow them up like the hell, let us devour them quick and whole, as those that go down into the pit. read more.
So shall we find all manner of costly riches, and fill our houses with spoils. Cast in thy lot among us, we shall have all one purse."
So shall we find all manner of costly riches, and fill our houses with spoils. Cast in thy lot among us, we shall have all one purse."
Character » Of the wicked » Hypocritical
having a similitude of godly living, but have denied the power thereof. Such abhor.
Therefore thus sayeth the LORD, "Forsomuch as this people, when they be in trouble, do honor me with their mouth, and with their lips, whereas their heart nevertheless is far from me; and the fear which they owe unto me, that turn they to men's laws and doctrines;
Character » Of the wicked » Prayerless
What manner of fellow is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What profit should we have, to submit ourselves unto him?'
How can they have understanding, that are the workers of wickedness, eating up my people as it were bread, and calling not upon God?
Character » Of the wicked » Fraudulent
Or should I justify the false balances and the bag of deceitful weights,
The ungodly borroweth, and payeth not again, but the righteous is merciful and liberal.
Character » Of the wicked » Froward
I am wroth with him for his covetousness and lust, I smite him, I hide me, and am angry, when he turneth himself, and followeth the byway of his own heart.
The ways of the froward are strange; but the works of him that is clean, are right.
Character » Of the wicked » Unjust
When an ungodly man dieth, his hope is gone; the confidence of riches shall perish.
We have been with child, and suffered pain as though we had brought forth wind. For there is no salvation in the earth, neither do the inhabiters of the world submit them selves.
Character » Of the wicked » Alienated from God
blinded in their understanding, being strangers from the life which is in God, through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their hearts.
Verse Concepts
Spiritual DeathDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinFall Of Man, Consequences OfCommunicationGod, Revelation OfHardness Of HeartHeart, Fallen And RedeemedLonelinessReconciliation, Of The World To GodSalvation, Necessity And Basis OfStubbornness, Consequences OfUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfVeilsApathyCharacter Of WickedNations DescribedIgnorance Towards God, Leads ToInsensibilityEstrangement
And you - which were in times past strangers and enemies, because your minds were set in evil works - hath he now reconciled
Character » Of the wicked » Evil doers
For like as the man of Ethiopia may change his skin, and the cat of the mountains her spots: so may ye that be exercised in evil, do good.
yet they say they do well when they do evil. As the prince will, so sayeth the judge: that he may do him a pleasure again. The great man speaketh what his heart desireth; and the hearers allow him.
Character » Of the wicked » Unclean
Which, being past repentance, have given themselves unto wantonness, to work all manner of uncleanness even with greediness.
We are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags, stained with the flux of a woman: we fall every and each one as the leaf, for our sins carry us away like the wind.
Character » Of the wicked » Blasphemous
And the men raged in great heat, and spake evil of the name of God which hath power over those plagues, and they repented not, to give him glory.
Character » Of the wicked » Unprofitable
And cast that unprofitable servant into utter darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.'
they are all gone out of the way, they are all made unprofitable, there is none that doeth good, no not one."
Character » Of the wicked » Blinded
in whom the God of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest should shine unto them the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, which is the image of God.
Verse Concepts
SatanticDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinSpiritual Blindness, Results Of SinPresent Evil AgeFalse ReligionCommitment, to the worldevil, origins ofevangelism, nature ofSpiritual Blindness, Consequences OfSatan, Titles ForHeart, Fallen And RedeemedImagination, Evil SchemingImage Of GodLikenessPerfection, DivineRevelation, In NtRevelation, Necessity OfRevelation, Responses ToSatan, As DeceiverSatan, Kingdom OfSpiritual Warfare, Causes Of
Spiritual Warfare, Enemies InUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelieversCultsCharacter Of WickedNames And Titles For SatanUnbelief, Sourced InChrist, Names ForControlling Your ThoughtsSatan, Power OfShiningPrincehood Of SatanThe Light Of ChristBlindingChrist's Own GloryOther BlindingGlory of ChristSpiritual DarknessAgeSatan As The Prince Of This World
blinded in their understanding, being strangers from the life which is in God, through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their hearts.
Verse Concepts
Spiritual DeathDarkness, As A Symbol Of SinFall Of Man, Consequences OfCommunicationGod, Revelation OfHardness Of HeartHeart, Fallen And RedeemedLonelinessReconciliation, Of The World To GodSalvation, Necessity And Basis OfStubbornness, Consequences OfUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfVeilsApathyCharacter Of WickedNations DescribedIgnorance Towards God, Leads ToInsensibilityEstrangement
Character » Of the wicked » Corrupt
Even so, every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
so then, as concerning the conversation in time past, lay from you that old man, which is corrupt through the deceivable lusts,
Character » Of the wicked » Fierce
unkind, trucebreakers, stubborn, false accusers, rioters, fierce, despisers of them which are good,
A wicked man beguileth his neighbour; and leadeth him the way that is not good.
Character » Of the wicked » Stiff-necked
"Ye stiffnecked and of uncircumcised hearts and ears: ye have always resisted the holy ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
And the LORD spake unto Moses, "Say unto the children of Israel, 'Ye are a stiffnecked people: I must come once suddenly upon you, and make an end of you. But now put your goodly raiment from you, that I may wete what to do unto you.'"
Character » Of the wicked » Mischievous
yet they say they do well when they do evil. As the prince will, so sayeth the judge: that he may do him a pleasure again. The great man speaketh what his heart desireth; and the hearers allow him.
Character » Of the wicked » Unthankful
For the men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, cursed speakers, disobedient to father and mother, unthankful, unholy,
Wherefore, love ye your enemies, do good, and lend, looking for nothing again: and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the highest: for he is kind unto the unkind, and to the evil.
Character » Of the wicked » Envious
For we ourselves also were in times past, unwise, disobedient, deceived, in danger to lusts, and to divers manners of voluptuousness, living in maliciousness and envy, full of hate, hating one another.
But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the servant of the Ammonites heard that, it grieved them sore that there was come a man which sought the wealth of the children of Israel.
Character » Of the wicked » Fearful
The ungodly fleeth, no man chasing him; but the righteous standeth stiff as a lion.
But the fearful and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."
Verse Concepts
The DeadAbominationsCowardiceAdultery and DivorceBackbitingFaithlessness, As DisobedienceAdultery, Results Ofevil, victory overethics, and graceAromasHell, As An ExperienceLiesMurderPunishment, By GodSexualitySexual Sin, Nature OfSin, God's Judgment OnSorcery And MagicSulphurUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelieversLake Of FireLiarsPunishment Of the WickedCharacter Of Wicked
Unbelief, Results Of Being GuiltyEternal DeathGehennaBrimstoneNecromancyThe Second DeathFire Of HellNot Believing The GospelFate Of IdolatersJudgement On MurderersThe End Of LiarsSpiritual DeathBenefits Of HeavenUniversalismSexual Immorality Brings PunishmentSorcerygaysBeing GayDrugsmagicwitchescheaterslakesUnbelief Toward Christ
Character » Of the wicked » Delighting in the iniquity of others
Which rejoice in doing evil, and delight in wicked things:
Which men, though they knew the righteousness of God, how that they which such things commit are worthy of death: yet not only do the same, but also have pleasure in them that do them.
Character » Of the wicked » Hostile to God
And you - which were in times past strangers and enemies, because your minds were set in evil works - hath he now reconciled
because that the fleshly mind is enmity against God: For it is not obedient to the law of God, neither can be.
Character » Of the wicked » Persecuting
For they persecute him whom thou hast smitten; and they talk how they may vex them whom thou hast wounded.
and that, because his mind was not to do good, but persecuted the poor helpless, and him that was vexed at the heart, to slay him.
Character » Of the wicked » Covetous
being full of all unrighteous doing: of fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness, full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, evil-conditioned whisperers,
When they covet to have land, they take it by violence; they rob men of their houses. Thus they oppress a man for his house, and every man for his heritage.
Character » Of the wicked » Foolish
"Dost thou so reward the LORD? O foolish nation and unwise. Is not he thy father and thine owner? Hath he not made thee and ordained thee?
Such as be foolish shall not stand in thy sight, for thou hatest all them that work vanity.
Character » Of the wicked » Ignorant of God
in flaming fire, rendering vengeance unto them that know not God, and to them that obey not unto the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Hear the word of the LORD, O ye children of Israel: For the LORD must punish them, that dwell in the land. And why? There is no faithfulness, there is no mercy, there is no knowledge of God in the land:
Character » Of the wicked » Deceitful
Thou shalt destroy the liars; the LORD will abhor both the bloodthirsty and deceitful man.
"Their throat is an open sepulchre, with their tongues they have deceived." "The poison of Asps is under their lips."
Character » Of the wicked » Rebellious
Hear O heaven, and hearken O earth, for the LORD hath spoken: I have nourished and brought up children, and they are fallen away from me.
For it is an obstinate people, unfaithful children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD.
Character » Of the wicked » Boastful
For the ungodly hath made boast of his own heart's desire, and speaketh good of the covetous, whom the LORD abhorreth.
There be some that put their trust in their goods, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches.
Character » Of the wicked » Infidel
The ungodly is so proud and full of indignation, that he careth not for God: neither is God in all his thoughts.
{To the Chanter, a Psalm of David} The fool hath said in his heart, "Tush, there is no God." They are corrupt, and become abominable in their doings; there is none that doeth good, no not one.
Character » Of the wicked » Unruly
For there are many disobedient and talkers of vanity, and deceivers of minds, namely they of the circumcision,
Character » Of the wicked » Rejoicing in the affliction of saints
But in mine adversity they rejoiced, and gathered themselves together: Yea, the very lame came together against me unawares, making mouths at me, and ceased not.
Character » Of the wicked » Glorying in their shame
whose end is damnation, whose God is their belly and whose glory is to their shame, which are worldly minded.
Character » Of the wicked » Uncircumcised in heart
The Egyptians, the Jews, the Edomites, the Ammonites, the Moabites, and the shaven Midianites that dwell in the wilderness. For all the Gentiles are uncircumcised in the flesh, but all the house of Israel are uncircumcised in the heart."
Character » Of the wicked » Forgetting God
Even so goeth it with all them that forget God: and even thus also shall the hypocrite's hope come to naught.
Character » Of the wicked » Destructive
Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood. Their counsels are wicked counsels; harm and destruction are in their ways.
Character » Of the wicked » UnGodly
An ungodly person stirreth up evil; and in his lips he is as a hot burning fire.
Character » Of the wicked » Lovers of pleasure, not of God
traitors, heady, high minded, greedy upon voluptuousness more than the lovers of God,
Character » Of the wicked » Stiff-hearted
Yea, I will send thee unto a people that have rough visages and stiff stomachs: unto whom thou shalt say on this manner, 'This the LORD God himself hath spoken,'
Character » Of the wicked » Hard-hearted
But the house of Israel will not follow thee, for they will not follow me. Yea, all the house of Israel have stiff foreheads, and hard hearts.
Character » Of the wicked » Incontinent
unkind, trucebreakers, stubborn, false accusers, rioters, fierce, despisers of them which are good,
Character » Of the wicked » Abominable
But the fearful and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone, which is the second death."
Verse Concepts
The DeadAbominationsCowardiceAdultery and DivorceBackbitingFaithlessness, As DisobedienceAdultery, Results Ofevil, victory overethics, and graceAromasHell, As An ExperienceLiesMurderPunishment, By GodSexualitySexual Sin, Nature OfSin, God's Judgment OnSorcery And MagicSulphurUnbelief, Nature And Effects OfUnbelieversLake Of FireLiarsPunishment Of the WickedCharacter Of Wicked
Unbelief, Results Of Being GuiltyEternal DeathGehennaBrimstoneNecromancyThe Second DeathFire Of HellNot Believing The GospelFate Of IdolatersJudgement On MurderersThe End Of LiarsSpiritual DeathBenefits Of HeavenUniversalismSexual Immorality Brings PunishmentSorcerygaysBeing GayDrugsmagicwitchescheaterslakesUnbelief Toward Christ
Character » Of the wicked » Unmerciful
without understanding, covenant-breakers, unloving, truce-breakers, and merciless.
Character » Of the wicked » Loathsome
A righteous man abhoreth lies; but the ungodly shameth both others and himself.
Character » Of the wicked » Untoward
And with many other words bare he witness, and exhorted them saying, "Save yourselves from this untoward generation."
Character » Of the wicked » Perverse
The froward and overthwart generation hath marred themselves to himward, and are not his sons for their deformities' sake.
Character » Of the wicked » Impudent
Yea, I will send thee unto a people that have rough visages and stiff stomachs: unto whom thou shalt say on this manner, 'This the LORD God himself hath spoken,'
Character » Of the wicked » Unholy
For the men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, cursed speakers, disobedient to father and mother, unthankful, unholy,
Character » Of the wicked » Heady and high-minded
traitors, heady, high minded, greedy upon voluptuousness more than the lovers of God,
Character » Of the wicked » Selfish
For the men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, cursed speakers, disobedient to father and mother, unthankful, unholy,
Character » Of the wicked » Unwise
"Dost thou so reward the LORD? O foolish nation and unwise. Is not he thy father and thine owner? Hath he not made thee and ordained thee?
death » Spiritual » Of the wicked
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
They shall die a horrible death: and no man shall mourn for them, nor bury them, but they shall lie as dung upon the earth. They shall perish through the sword, and hunger, and their bodies shall be meat for the fowls of the air, and beasts of the earth.
For I desire not the death of a sinner, saith the Lord Jehovah, but rather that he should turn from his way, and live.
But when I went by, lo, he was gone; I sought him, but his place could nowhere be found.
Because he would not be reformed, he shall die: and for his great foolishness he shall be destroyed.
For I have oft seen the ungodly brought to their graves, and fallen down from the high and glorious place; insomuch that they were forgotten in the city where they were had in so high and great reputation. This is also a vain thing.
At even, behold, there is trouble: yet in the morning it is gone with them. This is the portion of them that oppress us, and the heritage of them that rob us.
Dying » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
They shall die a horrible death: and no man shall mourn for them, nor bury them, but they shall lie as dung upon the earth. They shall perish through the sword, and hunger, and their bodies shall be meat for the fowls of the air, and beasts of the earth.
For I desire not the death of a sinner, saith the Lord Jehovah, but rather that he should turn from his way, and live.
But when I went by, lo, he was gone; I sought him, but his place could nowhere be found.
Because he would not be reformed, he shall die: and for his great foolishness he shall be destroyed.
For I have oft seen the ungodly brought to their graves, and fallen down from the high and glorious place; insomuch that they were forgotten in the city where they were had in so high and great reputation. This is also a vain thing.
At even, behold, there is trouble: yet in the morning it is gone with them. This is the portion of them that oppress us, and the heritage of them that rob us.
ears » Of the wicked » Not inclined to hear God
Yea, I have sent my servants, all the prophets, unto you. I rose up early, and sent you word, saying: O turn you, every man from his wicked way: amend your lives, and go not after strange gods, to worship them: that ye may continue in the land, which I have given unto you and your fathers. But ye would neither hear me, nor follow me.
But they were not obedient. They inclined not their ears thereunto, but went after their own imaginations and after the motions of their own wicked heart: and so turned themselves away, and converted not unto me.
ears » Of the wicked » Stopped against God's word
They are as venomous as the poison of a serpent, even like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ears,
Nevertheless, they would not take heed, but turned their backs and stopped their ears, that they should not hear.
ears » Of the wicked » Uncircumcised
"Ye stiffnecked and of uncircumcised hearts and ears: ye have always resisted the holy ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
But unto whom shall I speak, whom shall I warn, that he may take heed? Their ears are so uncircumcised, that they may not hear. Behold, they take the word of God but for a scorn, and have no lust thereto.
ears » Of the wicked » Turned away from God's law
He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, his prayer shall be abhorred.
ears » Of the wicked » Itching
For the time will come, when they will not suffer wholesome doctrine: but after their own lusts shall they whose ears itch get them a heap of teachers,
Expectation » Of the wicked
This shall Ashkelon see, and be afraid. Gaza shall be very sorry, so shall Ekron also, because her hope is come of confusion. For the king of Gaza shall perish; and at Ashkelon shall no man dwell.
When an ungodly man dieth, his hope is gone; the confidence of riches shall perish.
The desire of the righteous is acceptable; but the hope of the ungodly is indignation.
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
And when Peter was come to himself, he said, "Now I know of a surety, that the Lord hath sent his angel, and hath delivered me out of the hand of Herod, and from all the waiting for of the people of the Jews."
Feet » People found at Christ's » Of the wicked
a heart that goeth about with wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to do mischief,
Their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed innocent blood. Their counsels are wicked counsels; harm and destruction are in their ways.
Feet » Of the wicked » Swift to shed blood
Feet » Of the wicked » Ensnared
The Heathen are sunk down in the pit that they made; in the same net which they hid privily, is their own foot taken.
Feet » Of the wicked » Swift to mischief
a heart that goeth about with wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to do mischief,
Glory » Of the wicked » Is in their shame
whose end is damnation, whose God is their belly and whose glory is to their shame, which are worldly minded.
Glory » Of the wicked » Ends in destruction
Therefore gapeth hell, and openeth her mouth marvelous wide: that their pride, boasting, and wealth, with such as rejoice therein, may descend into it.
Goat » Illustrative » Of the wicked
My wrathful displeasure is moved at the shepherds, and I will visit the goats. For the LORD of Hosts will graciously visit his flock, the house of Judah, and hold them as a goodly fair horse in the battle.
and before him shall be gathered all nations. And he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth the sheep from the goats. And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, and the goats on the left hand.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Often interrupted by judgments
A fearful sound is ever in his ears, and when it is peace yet feareth he destruction.
And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, yer it was chewed up, the wrath of the LORD waxed hot upon the people, and the LORD slew of the people an exceeding mighty slaughter.
Namely, how thou hast set them in a slippery places, that thou mayest cast them down headlong and destroy them. O how suddenly do they consume, perish and come to a fearful end! Yea, even like as a dream when one awaketh, so makest thou their image to vanish out of the city.
Moreover, I will take from them the voice of gladness and solace, the voice of the bridegroom and the bride, the voice of the anointed, with the cressets: and this whole land shall become a wilderness, and they shall serve the said people and the king of Babylon, three score years and ten.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Illustrated
"There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple, and fine bysse, and fared deliciously every day.
But Abraham said unto him, 'Son remember, that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy pleasure, and contrariwise, Lazarus pain. Now therefore is he comforted, and thou art punished.
And he put forth a similitude unto them, saying, "The ground of a certain rich man brought forth fruits plenteously, and he thought in himself saying, 'What shall I do? Because I have no room where to bestow my fruits.' And he said, 'This will I do. I will destroy my barns, and build greater: and therein will I gather all my fruits, and my goods: read more.
and I will say to my soul: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up in store for many years, take thine ease: eat, drink and be merry.' But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
and I will say to my soul: Soul, thou hast much goods laid up in store for many years, take thine ease: eat, drink and be merry.' But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
I myself have seen the ungodly in great power, and flourishing like a green bay-tree. But when I went by, lo, he was gone; I sought him, but his place could nowhere be found.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Sometimes a stumbling-block to saints
O LORD, thou art more righteous than that I should dispute with thee: Nevertheless, let me talk with thee in things reasonable. How happeneth it, that the way of the ungodly is so prosperous? And that it goeth so well with them, which without any shame offend and live in wickedness?
And why? I was grieved at the wicked, to see the ungodly in such prosperity.
Thine eyes are clean, thou mayest not see evil, thou cannot behold the thing that is wicked. Wherefore then doest thou look upon the ungodly, and holdest thy tongue, when the wicked devoureth the man that is better than himself?
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Gluttony
But they to fulfill their lust and willfulness, slaughter oxen: they kill sheep, they eat costly meat, and drink wine. "Let us eat and drink, tomorrow we shall die."
Therefore offer they unto their net, and do sacrifice unto their yarn: because that through it their portions is become so fat, and their meat so plenteous.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Vain pleasure
In those companies are harps and lutes, tabrets and pipes, and wine. But they regard not the work of the LORD, and consider not the operation of his hands.
They bear with them tabrets and harps, and have instruments of music at their pleasure.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is limited to this life
But Abraham said unto him, 'Son remember, that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy pleasure, and contrariwise, Lazarus pain. Now therefore is he comforted, and thou art punished.
From the men of thy hand, O LORD, from the men, I say, and from the evil world, which have their portion in this life, whose bellies thou fillest with thy hid treasure.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their wealth
They spend their days in wealthiness: but suddenly, they go down to hell.
"Lo, this is the man that took not God for his strength, but trusted unto the multitude of his riches, and was mighty in his wickedness!"
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their power
"Wherefore do wicked men live in health and prosperity, come to their old age, and increase in riches?
I myself have seen the ungodly in great power, and flourishing like a green bay-tree.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Their worldly prosperity
Hold thee still in the LORD, and abide patiently upon him: but grieve not thyself at one that hath prosperity, and liveth in abomination.
From the men of thy hand, O LORD, from the men, I say, and from the evil world, which have their portion in this life, whose bellies thou fillest with thy hid treasure.
Put thou thy trust in the LORD, and be doing good; dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thou in the LORD, and he shall give thee thy heart's desire.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Drunkenness
"Come," say they, "I will fetch wine, so shall we fill ourselves, that we may be drunken. And do tomorrow, like as today; yea, and much more."
Woe unto them that rise up early to use themselves in drunkenness, and yet at night are more superfluous with wine.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Woe against
O Woe be to the proud wealthy in Zion, to such as think them so sure upon the mount of Samaria: which hold themselves for the best of the world, and rule the house of Israel, even as they list.
Woe be to you that are full: for ye shall hunger. Woe be to you that now laugh: for ye shall wail, and weep.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Saints often permitted to see the end of
until I went into the Sanctuary of God. Then understood I the end of these men. Namely, how thou hast set them in a slippery places, that thou mayest cast them down headlong and destroy them. O how suddenly do they consume, perish and come to a fearful end! read more.
Yea, even like as a dream when one awaketh, so makest thou their image to vanish out of the city.
Yea, even like as a dream when one awaketh, so makest thou their image to vanish out of the city.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is vain
Then said I thus in my heart, "Now go to, I will take mine ease and have good days." But lo, that was vanity also:
For the laughing of fools is like the crackling of thorns under a pot. And that is but a vain thing.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Herod
And upon a day appointed, Herod arrayed him in royal apparel, and set him in his seat, and made an oration unto them. And the people gave a shout, saying, "It is the voice of a god and not of a man." And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the honour, and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to recklessness
And at the same time shall the LORD of Hosts call men to weeping, mourning, to baldness and a putting on of sackcloth.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Haman
Then went Haman forth the same day joyful and merry in his mind. And when he saw Mordecai in the king's gate, that he stood not up and kneeled before him, he was full of indignation at Mordecai. Nevertheless he refrained himself: and when he came home, he sent and called for his friends, and Zeresh his wife, and told them of the glory of his riches, and the multitude of his children all together how the king had promoted him so greatly, and how that he was taken above the princes and servants of the king.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is derived from » Successful oppression
They take up all with their angle, they catch it in their net, and gather it in their yarn: whereof they rejoice and are glad.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Leads to sorrow
The heart is sorrowful even in laughter; and the end of mirth is heaviness.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is uncertain
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
Happiness » Of the wicked » Exemplified » Israel
And while the flesh was yet between their teeth, yer it was chewed up, the wrath of the LORD waxed hot upon the people, and the LORD slew of the people an exceeding mighty slaughter.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Is short
the praise of the ungodly hath been short, and that the joy of the hypocrites continued but the twinkling of an eye?
Happiness » Of the wicked » Marred by jealousy
But in all this am I not satisfied as long as I see Mordecai the Jew sitting at the king's gate."
Happiness » Of the wicked » Envy not
{A Psalm of David} Fret not thyself because of the ungodly; neither be thou envious against the evil doers.
Happiness » Of the wicked » Belshazzar
King Belshazzar made a great banquet to his thousand lords: with all these thousand he made great cheer,
Herbs » Illustrative » Of the wicked
And the inhabiters of them shall be of little power, and faint-hearted and confounded. They shall be like the grass of the field and green herbs, and as the hay on the tops of the houses which withereth afore it come to any height.
For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and be withered even as the green herb.
Hope » Of the wicked
This shall Ashkelon see, and be afraid. Gaza shall be very sorry, so shall Ekron also, because her hope is come of confusion. For the king of Gaza shall perish; and at Ashkelon shall no man dwell.
Even so goeth it with all them that forget God: and even thus also shall the hypocrite's hope come to naught.
remember, I say, that ye were at that time without Christ, and were reputed aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and were strangers from the testaments of promise, and had no hope, and were without God in this world.
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
"Have I put my trust in gold? Or, have I said to the finest gold of all, 'Thou art my confidence?'
As for the eyes of the ungodly, they shall be consumed, and not escape: their hope shall be misery and sorrow of mind."
What hope hath the hypocrite, though he have great good, and though God give him riches after his heart's desire?
That were a wickedness worth to be punished, for then should I have denied the God that is above.
Hope » Messianic » Of the wicked
Even so goeth it with all them that forget God: and even thus also shall the hypocrite's hope come to naught.
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
As for the eyes of the ungodly, they shall be consumed, and not escape: their hope shall be misery and sorrow of mind."
What hope hath the hypocrite, though he have great good, and though God give him riches after his heart's desire?
For he hath said in his heart, "Tush, I shall never be cast down; there shall no harm happen unto me."
Hope » Of the wicked » Shall perish
Even so goeth it with all them that forget God: and even thus also shall the hypocrite's hope come to naught.
The patient abiding of the righteous shall be turned to gladness; but the hope of the ungodly shall perish.
As for the eyes of the ungodly, they shall be consumed, and not escape: their hope shall be misery and sorrow of mind."
Hope » Of the wicked » Shall make them ashamed
They shall be also at their wits end, and ashamed one of another: the Egyptians of the Ethiopians, and the Ethiopians of the Egyptians, considering what glory they were in afore. Moreover, they that dwell in the Isles shall say even the same day, 'Behold, thus are we regarded! Whither shall we fly for help, that we might be delivered from the king of the Assyrians? How will we escape?'"
Hope » Of the wicked » Is in their worldly possessions
"Have I put my trust in gold? Or, have I said to the finest gold of all, 'Thou art my confidence?'
Hope » Of the wicked » Shall be extinguished in death
What hope hath the hypocrite, though he have great good, and though God give him riches after his heart's desire?
Joy » Of the wicked
The heart is sorrowful even in laughter; and the end of mirth is heaviness.
the praise of the ungodly hath been short, and that the joy of the hypocrites continued but the twinkling of an eye?
And look whatsoever mine eyes desired, I let them have it: and wherein soever my heart delighted, or had any pleasure, I withheld it not from it. Thus my heart rejoiced in all that I did, and this I took for the portion of all my travail.
For the laughing of fools is like the crackling of thorns under a pot. And that is but a vain thing.
Mirth and cheer was gone out of the field and vineyards, insomuch that no man was glad nor sung. There went no treader into the winepress, their merry cheer was laid down.
Suffer afflictions: sorrow ye and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
If a man live many years, and be glad in them all, let him remember the days of darkness, which shall be many: And when they come, all things shall be but vanity. Be glad then, O thou young man, in thy youth, and let thine heart be merry in thy young days; follow the ways of thine own heart, and the lust of thine eyes: but be thou sure, that God shall bring thee into judgment for all these things.
Joy » Of the wicked » Is derived from earthly pleasures
Be glad then, O thou young man, in thy youth, and let thine heart be merry in thy young days; follow the ways of thine own heart, and the lust of thine eyes: but be thou sure, that God shall bring thee into judgment for all these things.
And look whatsoever mine eyes desired, I let them have it: and wherein soever my heart delighted, or had any pleasure, I withheld it not from it. Thus my heart rejoiced in all that I did, and this I took for the portion of all my travail.
Joy » Of the wicked » Is short-lived
the praise of the ungodly hath been short, and that the joy of the hypocrites continued but the twinkling of an eye?
For the laughing of fools is like the crackling of thorns under a pot. And that is but a vain thing.
Joy » Of the wicked » Is derived from folly
Joy » Of the wicked » Is delusive
The heart is sorrowful even in laughter; and the end of mirth is heaviness.
Joy » Of the wicked » Shall be taken away
Mirth and cheer was gone out of the field and vineyards, insomuch that no man was glad nor sung. There went no treader into the winepress, their merry cheer was laid down.
Joy » Of the wicked » Should be turned into mourning
Suffer afflictions: sorrow ye and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
Man » Sought as a relief from trouble death spiritual » Of the wicked
But God said unto him, 'Thou fool, this night will they fetch away thy soul again from thee. Then whose shall those things be which thou hast provided?'
They shall die a horrible death: and no man shall mourn for them, nor bury them, but they shall lie as dung upon the earth. They shall perish through the sword, and hunger, and their bodies shall be meat for the fowls of the air, and beasts of the earth.
For I desire not the death of a sinner, saith the Lord Jehovah, but rather that he should turn from his way, and live.
But when I went by, lo, he was gone; I sought him, but his place could nowhere be found.
Because he would not be reformed, he shall die: and for his great foolishness he shall be destroyed.
For I have oft seen the ungodly brought to their graves, and fallen down from the high and glorious place; insomuch that they were forgotten in the city where they were had in so high and great reputation. This is also a vain thing.
At even, behold, there is trouble: yet in the morning it is gone with them. This is the portion of them that oppress us, and the heritage of them that rob us.
Name » Of the wicked
"And so the LORD will not be merciful unto him, but then the wrath of the LORD and his jealousy, smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book light upon him, and the LORD do out his name from under heaven,
let me alone that I may destroy them and put out the name of them from under heaven, and I will make of thee a nation both greater and more than they.'
The memorial of the just shall have a good report; but the name of the ungodly shall stink.
Thou hast rebuked the heathen, and destroyed the ungodly; thou hast put out their name forever and ever.
Let his posterity be destroyed; and in the next generation let his name be clean put out.
I will stand up against them, sayeth the LORD of Hosts, and root out the name and generation of Babylon, sayeth the LORD,
Names » Of the wicked » Reprobates
Prove yourselves whether ye are in the faith or not. Examine your own selves: know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be castaways?
Names » Of the wicked » Children of belial
that certain being the children of Belial are gone out from among you and have moved the inhabiters of their city, saying, 'Let us go and serve strange gods which ye have not known.'
Names » Of the wicked » Enemies of the cross
For many walk - of whom I have told you often, and now tell you weeping - that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ,
Names » Of the wicked » Evil generation
The froward and overthwart generation hath marred themselves to himward, and are not his sons for their deformities' sake.
Names » Of the wicked » Dogs
For without shall be dogs and enchanters, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth or maketh lies.
Names » Of the wicked » Children of the bondwoman
Names » Of the wicked » Children of the wicked one
Another similitude said he to them, "The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven which a woman taketh and hideth in three pecks of meal, till all be leavened."
Names » Of the wicked » Children of disobedience
in the which, in time past, ye walked, according to the course of this world, and after the governor that ruleth in the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of unbelief,
Names » Of the wicked » Children of wrath
among which we also had our conversation in time past, in the lusts of our flesh, and fulfilled the will of the flesh, and of the mind: and were naturally the children of wrath, even as well as others.
Names » Of the wicked » Whited sepulchres
Woe be to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for ye are like unto painted tombs which appear beautiful outwards: but are within full of dead men's bones and of all filthiness.
Names » Of the wicked » Children of hell
Woe be unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, for ye which compass sea and land, to bring one into your belief: and when he is brought, ye make him twofold more the child of hell, than ye yourselves are.
Names » Of the wicked » Evil men
Come not in the path of the ungodly, and walk not in the way of the wicked.
Names » Of the wicked » Tares
and the field is the world. And the children of the kingdom, they are the good seed. And the tares are the children of the wicked.
Names » Of the wicked » Goats
and before him shall be gathered all nations. And he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth the sheep from the goats.
Names » Of the wicked » Cursed children
having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease to sin, beguiling unstable souls. Hearts they have exercised with covetousness. They are cursed children,
Names » Of the wicked » Wolves
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
Names » Of the wicked » Children of the devil
And hereby are the sons of God known, and also the sons of the devil. All that work not righteousness, are not of God, nor he that loveth not his brother.
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Names » Of the wicked » Abominable branches
Hell also trembleth at thy coming; all mighty men and princes of the earth step forth before thee. All kings of the earth stand up from their seats,
Names » Of the wicked » Rebellious children
Alas, for those disobedient children," sayeth the LORD, "that will take counsel without me. Alas, that they will take a secret advice, and not out of my spirit: and therefore add they sin unto sin.
Names » Of the wicked » Rebellious nation
And he said, "Behold, thou son of man: I will send thee to the children of Israel, to those renegades and obstinate people - for they have taken part against me, and are run away from me: both they and their forefathers unto this day.
Names » Of the wicked » Rebellious people
For it is an obstinate people, unfaithful children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD.
Names » Of the wicked » Vessels of wrath
Even so, God, willing to show his wrath, and to make his power known, suffered with long patience the vessels of wrath, ordained to damnation,
Names » Of the wicked » Enemies, God's
Thine hand, LORD, is glorious in power, thine hand, LORD, hath all to dashed the enemy.
Names » Of the wicked » Transgressors
As for the transgressors, they shall perish together; and the ungodly shall be rooted out at the last.
Names » Of the wicked » The unGodly
For the wrath of God appeareth from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men which withhold the truth in unrighteousness.
Names » Of the wicked » Enemies of righteousness
"O full of all subtlety and deceitfulness, and child of the devil, and the enemy of all righteousness: thou ceasest not to pervert the straight ways of the Lord.
Names » Of the wicked » Evil doers
For wicked doers shall be rooted out; but they that patiently abide the LORD, shall inherit the land.
Names » Of the wicked » Fools
{To the Chanter, upon Mahalath, an instruction of David} The foolish bodies say in their hearts, "Tush, there is no God." Corrupt are they, and become abominable in their wickednesses, there is not one that doeth good.
Names » Of the wicked » Children of the world
And the Lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely. For the children of this world, are in their kind, wiser than the children of light.
Names » Of the wicked » Children of pride
If a man will consider all high things, this same is a king over all the children of pride."
Names » Of the wicked » Wandering stars
They are raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame. They are wandering stars, to whom is reserved the mist of darkness forever.
Prudence » Of the wicked » Defeated by God
therefore will I also show unto this people a marvelous, terrible, and great thing - Namely this: I will destroy the wisdom of their wise, and the understanding of their learned men shall perish."
For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and will cast away the understanding of the prudent."
Prudence » Of the wicked » Denounced by God
Woe be unto them that seek so deep, to hide their imagination before the LORD, which rehearse their counsels in the darkness, and say, "Who seeth us, or who knoweth us?"
Woe be unto them that are wise in their own sight, and think themselves to have understanding.
Prudence » Of the wicked » Keeps them from the knowledge of the gospel
At that time, Jesus answered and said, "I praise thee, O father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast opened them unto babes,
Prudence » Of the wicked » Fails in times of perplexity
"Upon the Edomites hath the LORD of Hosts spoken on this manner: Is there no wisdom in Tema? Is there no more good counsel among his people? Is their wisdom then turned clean to naught?
Punishment » Of the wicked
But unto them that are rebellious, and disobey the truth, and follow iniquity, shall come indignation and wrath,
At the same time will I seek through Jerusalem with lanterns, and visit them that continue in their dregs, and say in their hearts, "Tush, the LORD will do neither good nor evil."
The servant that knew his master's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be counted worthy, which treadeth underfoot the son of God: and counteth the blood of the testament as an unholy thing, wherewith he was sanctified, and doth dishonour to the spirit of grace.
And I will punish the wickedness of the world, and the sins of the ungodly, sayeth the LORD. The high stomachs of the proud will I take away, and will lay down the boasting of tyrants.
For behold, the LORD will go out of his habitation, and visit the wickedness of them that dwell upon earth. The earth also shall disclose her own blood, and shall no more hide those that are slain in her.
like as when a man goeth forth wrothfully to recompense his enemies, and to be avenged of his adversaries. Namely, that he might recompense and reward the Islands,
For I will visit you, sayeth the LORD, because of the wickedness of your inventions, and will kindle such a fire in your wood, as shall consume all that is about you.'"
Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of the wicked
Remember ye not how that to whomsoever ye commit yourselves as servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey: whether it be of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
They promise them liberty, and are themselves the bondservants of corruption. For of whomsoever a man is overcome, unto the same is he in bondage.
I will speak grossly because of the infirmity of your flesh. As ye have given your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity, from iniquity unto iniquity: even so now give your members servants unto righteousness, that ye may be sanctified.
Sin » Punishment of » Of the wicked
But unto them that are rebellious, and disobey the truth, and follow iniquity, shall come indignation and wrath,
At the same time will I seek through Jerusalem with lanterns, and visit them that continue in their dregs, and say in their hearts, "Tush, the LORD will do neither good nor evil."
The servant that knew his master's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be counted worthy, which treadeth underfoot the son of God: and counteth the blood of the testament as an unholy thing, wherewith he was sanctified, and doth dishonour to the spirit of grace.
And I will punish the wickedness of the world, and the sins of the ungodly, sayeth the LORD. The high stomachs of the proud will I take away, and will lay down the boasting of tyrants.
For behold, the LORD will go out of his habitation, and visit the wickedness of them that dwell upon earth. The earth also shall disclose her own blood, and shall no more hide those that are slain in her.
like as when a man goeth forth wrothfully to recompense his enemies, and to be avenged of his adversaries. Namely, that he might recompense and reward the Islands,
For I will visit you, sayeth the LORD, because of the wickedness of your inventions, and will kindle such a fire in your wood, as shall consume all that is about you.'"
Swords » Illustrative » Of the wicked
Arise, LORD, disappoint him, and cast him down; deliver my soul with thy sword from the ungodly -
Torments » Of the wicked
the same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured in the cup of his wrath. And he shall be punished in fire and brimstone, before the holy angels, and before the lamb. And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up evermore. And they have no rest day nor night, which worship the beast, and his image, and whosoever receiveth the print of his name."
And being in hell, in torments, he lift up his eyes and saw Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom; And he cried and said, 'Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue, for I am tormented in this flame.' But Abraham said unto him, 'Son remember, that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy pleasure, and contrariwise, Lazarus pain. Now therefore is he comforted, and thou art punished. read more.
Beyond all this, between you and us there is a great space set, so that they which would go from hence to you, cannot: neither may come from thence to us.' Then he said, 'I pray thee therefore father, send him to my father's house. For I have five brethren: for to warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.'
Beyond all this, between you and us there is a great space set, so that they which would go from hence to you, cannot: neither may come from thence to us.' Then he said, 'I pray thee therefore father, send him to my father's house. For I have five brethren: for to warn them, lest they also come into this place of torment.'
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in wealth
He that trusteth in his riches shall have a fall; but the righteous shall flourish as the green leaf.
There be some that put their trust in their goods, and boast themselves in the multitude of their riches.
For because thou hast trusted in thy strongholds and treasure, thou shalt be taken. Chemosh with his priests and princes shall go away into captivity.
And his disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answered again, and said unto them, "Children: how hard is it for them, that trust in their riches, to enter into the kingdom of God?
"Lo, this is the man that took not God for his strength, but trusted unto the multitude of his riches, and was mighty in his wickedness!"
Trust » Of the wicked » Shall make them ashamed
They shall be also at their wits end, and ashamed one of another: the Egyptians of the Ethiopians, and the Ethiopians of the Egyptians, considering what glory they were in afore.
But Pharaoh's help shall be your confusion, and the comfort in the Egyptian's shadow shall be your own shame.
They were all ashamed of the people that could do them no good, and that might not help them, nor show them any profit - but were their confusion and rebuke."
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in falsehood
For ye comfort yourselves thus: "Tush, we have made a covenant with death, and with hell we are at an agreement. Though there break out any sore plague, it shall not come upon us. For with deceit will we escape, and with nimbleness will we defend ourselves."
This shall be your portion, and the portion of your measure, wherewith ye shall be rewarded of me, sayeth the LORD: because ye have forgotten me, and put your trust in deceitful things.
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in idols
What help then will the Image do, whom the workman hath fashioned? Or the vain cast Image, wherein because the craftsmen putteth his trust, therefore maketh he dumb Idols?
And therefore let them convert, and be ashamed earnestly, that hope in Idols and say to fashioned images, "Ye are our gods."
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in earthly alliances
They go down into Egypt, and ask me no counsel; to seek help at he power of Pharaoh, and comfort in the shadow of the Egyptians.
But he fell from him, and sent his Ambassadors into Egypt that he might have horses and much people. Should that prosper? Should he be kept safe, that doth such things? Or should he escape, that breaketh his covenant?
Trust » Of the wicked » Is vain and delusive
Yea, thou shalt go thy way from them, and smite thine hands together upon thy head. Because the LORD shall bring that confidence and hope of thine to naught, and thou shalt not prosper withal."
For the Egyptian's help shall be but vain and lost. Therefore I told you also that your pride should have an end.
Trust » Of the wicked » Is not in God
which will not hear, nor be reformed. Her trust is not in the LORD, neither will she hold her to her God.
because they believed not in God, and put not their trust in his help.
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in man
It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put any confidence in man. It is better to trust in the LORD, than to put any confidence in princes.
And Gaal the son of Ebed and his brethren went and gat them to Shechem. And the men of Shechem put their confidence in him.
Trust » Of the wicked » Shall be destroyed
Thus the covenant that ye have made with death shall be done away: and the condition that ye made with hell, shall not stand. Yea, when the sore plague goeth forth, ye shall be trodden down under it.
All his comfort and hope shall be rooted out of his dwelling, and shall bring him unto the king of fear.
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in vanity
No man regardeth righteousness, and no man judgeth truly. Every man hopeth in vain things, and imagineth deceit; conceiveth weariness, and bringeth forth evil.
He will never apply himself to faithfulness and truth, so sore is he deceived with vanity.
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own righteousness
And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.
I fast twice in the week. I give tithe of all that I possess.'
Trust » Of the wicked » Is in their own heart
He that trusteth in his own heart, is a fool; but he that dealeth wisely, shall be safe.
Unicorn » Illustrative » Of the wicked
There shall the Unicorns fall with them, and the bulls with the giants; and their land shall be washed with blood, and their ground corrupt with fatness.
Wailing » Of the wicked
and shall cast them into a furnace of fire. There shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.
Wolves » Illustrative » Of the wicked
"Behold, I send you forth as sheep among wolves: Be ye therefore wise as serpents, and innocent as doves.
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