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Afflictions of the The Wicked » Are multiplied
Then my anger shall be kindled against them in that day, and I will forsake them, and I will hide my face from them, and they shall be devoured, and many evils and troubles shall come on them; so that they will say in that day, 'Haven't these evils come on us because our God is not among us?'
"Though wickedness is sweet in his mouth, though he hide it under his tongue, though he spare it, and will not let it go, but keep it still within his mouth; yet his food in his bowels is turned. It is cobra venom within him. read more.
He has swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again. God will cast them out of his belly. He shall suck cobra venom. The viper's tongue shall kill him. He shall not look at the rivers, the flowing streams of honey and butter. That for which he labored he shall restore, and shall not swallow it down. According to the substance that he has gotten, he shall not rejoice.
He has swallowed down riches, and he shall vomit them up again. God will cast them out of his belly. He shall suck cobra venom. The viper's tongue shall kill him. He shall not look at the rivers, the flowing streams of honey and butter. That for which he labored he shall restore, and shall not swallow it down. According to the substance that he has gotten, he shall not rejoice.
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
God » Trust in » Special promises concerning
Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but remains forever.
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose trust the LORD is.
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of the LORD is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
The LORD redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men.
You will keep him in peace, in peace whose thoughts are fixed on you, because he trusts in you.
Judgments » Different kinds of » Continued sorrows
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
For all this they still sinned, and did not believe in his wondrous works. Therefore he consumed their days in vanity, and their years in terror.
Mercy » Who shall have mercy
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap according to kindness. Break up your fallow ground; for it is time to seek the LORD, until he comes and rains righteousness on you.
Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
He who conceals his sins doesn't prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy.
All the paths of the LORD are loving kindness and truth to those who keep his covenant and his testimonies.
Do they not go astray who plot evil? But love and faithfulness belong to those who plan good.
Sorrow » Who shall have sorrow
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes? Those who stay long at the wine; those who go to seek out mixed wine.
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some have been led astray from the faith in their greed, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows.
He who becomes the father of a fool grieves. The father of a fool has no joy.
The Lord GOD has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary: he wakens morning by morning, he wakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away backward. I gave my back to those who strike, and my cheeks to those who tore out my beard; I did not cover my face from insults and spitting. read more.
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore I have not been confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be disappointed. He is near who justifies me; who will bring charges against me? Let us stand up together: who is my adversary? Let him come near to me. Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he who shall condemn me? Behold, all they shall wax old as a garment, the moth shall eat them up. Who is among you who fears the LORD, who obeys the voice of his servant? He who walks in darkness, and has no light, let him trust in the name of the LORD, and rely on his God. Behold, all you who kindle a fire, who adorn yourselves with torches around yourselves; walk in the flame of your fire, and among the brands that you have kindled. You shall have this of my hand; you shall lie down in sorrow.
For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore I have not been confounded: therefore have I set my face like a flint, and I know that I shall not be disappointed. He is near who justifies me; who will bring charges against me? Let us stand up together: who is my adversary? Let him come near to me. Behold, the Lord GOD will help me; who is he who shall condemn me? Behold, all they shall wax old as a garment, the moth shall eat them up. Who is among you who fears the LORD, who obeys the voice of his servant? He who walks in darkness, and has no light, let him trust in the name of the LORD, and rely on his God. Behold, all you who kindle a fire, who adorn yourselves with torches around yourselves; walk in the flame of your fire, and among the brands that you have kindled. You shall have this of my hand; you shall lie down in sorrow.
"But you who forsake the LORD, who forget my holy mountain, who prepare a table for Fortune, and who fill up mixed wine to Destiny; I will destine you to the sword, and you shall all bow down to the slaughter; because when I called, you did not answer; when I spoke, you did not listen; but you did that which was evil in my eyes, and chose that in which I did not delight." Therefore thus says the Lord GOD, "Behold, my servants shall eat, but you shall be hungry; behold, my servants shall drink, but you shall be thirsty; behold, my servants shall rejoice, but you shall be disappointed; read more.
behold, my servants shall sing in gladness of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.
behold, my servants shall sing in gladness of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.
Trust » Leads to » Being compassed with mercy
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
Trust in God » Special promises concerning
Those who trust in the LORD are as Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but remains forever.
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; and he knows those who take refuge in him.
Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, and whose trust the LORD is.
As for God, his way is perfect. The word of the LORD is tested. He is a shield to all those who take refuge in him.
The LORD redeems the soul of his servants. None of those who take refuge in him shall be condemned.
The fear of man proves to be a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the LORD is kept safe.
Oh how great is your goodness, which you have laid up for those who fear you, which you have worked for those who take refuge in you, before the sons of men.
You will keep him in peace, in peace whose thoughts are fixed on you, because he trusts in you.
The wicked » Contrasted with the righteous
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates.
suffering and distress, on every soul of man who does evil, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
behold, my servants shall sing in gladness of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.
I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.
Then you shall return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him who serves God and him who doesn't serve him.
Wickedness » Contrasted with the righteous
Many sorrows come to the wicked, but loving kindness shall surround him who trusts in the LORD.
The wicked flee when no one pursues; but the righteous are as bold as a lion.
The LORD examines the righteous, but the wicked and him who loves violence his soul hates.
suffering and distress, on every soul of man who does evil, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
behold, my servants shall sing in gladness of heart, but you shall cry for sorrow of heart, and shall wail for anguish of spirit.
I will cut off all the horns of the wicked, but the horns of the righteous shall be lifted up.
Then you shall return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him who serves God and him who doesn't serve him.