11 Bible Verses about The Wicked Prosper
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Their ways always seem prosperous. Your judgments are on high, far away from them. They scoff at all their enemies.
For I was envious of the proud when I observed the prosperity of the wicked.
They grow old in prosperity, as they descend peacefully into the afterlife.
The tents of robbers are at rest, and those who provoke God are secure, that is, those who carry their god in their pocket.
Her adversaries dominate her, her enemies prosper. For the LORD has made her suffer because of her many transgressions. Her children have gone away, taken into captivity in the presence of the enemy.
""The king will do as he pleases. He'll exalt and magnify himself above every god, speaking amazing things against the God of Gods. He'll succeed until the indignation is completed, because what has been determined must be carried out.
Mighty will be his skills, but not from his own abilities. He'll be remarkably destructive, will succeed, and will do whatever he wants, destroying mighty men and the holy people.
Because of the transgression, the Heavenly Army will be given over, along with the regular burnt offering, and in that rebellion truth will be cast to the ground, while he continues to prosper and to act."
and, "Now we call the arrogant one blessed. Those who do evil prosper and those who challenge God escape the consequences.'"
You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring a complaint to you. But I want to discuss justice with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper, while all who are treacherous are at ease?
Be silent in the LORD's presence and wait patiently for him. Don't be angry because of the one whose way prospers or the one who implements evil schemes.
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