Thematic Bible: The hope of the hypocrite


Thematic Bible



For what is the hope of the profane, though he gets him gain, when God takes away his soul? Will God hear his cry when trouble comes upon him? Will he delight himself in the Almighty, and call upon God at all times?

Can the rush grow up without mire? Can a reed grow without water? While it is yet in its greenness, [and] not cut down, it withers before any [other] herb. So are the paths of all who forget God. And the hope of the profane man shall perish,