7 occurrences

'Schemes' in the Bible

‘Is it right for You indeed to oppress,To reject the labor of Your hands,And to look favorably on the schemes of the wicked?

Verse ConceptsHand Of GodProsperity Of The Wicked

As for a rogue, his weapons are evil;He devises wicked schemesTo destroy the afflicted with slander,Even though the needy one speaks what is right.

Verse ConceptsDishonesty, Kinds OfEvil PlansTrapEvil DevicesPlottinginstruments

You have seen all their vengeance,All their schemes against me.

Verse ConceptsdepthEvil PlansMan AvengingRevengeimagination

You have heard their reproach, O Lord,All their schemes against me.

Verse ConceptsEvil Plans

In a time of tranquility he will enter the richest parts of the realm, and he will accomplish what his fathers never did, nor his ancestors; he will distribute plunder, booty and possessions among them, and he will devise his schemes against strongholds, but only for a time.

Verse ConceptsEvil PlansShort Time For ActionDividing The Spoil

He will stir up his strength and courage against the king of the South with a large army; so the king of the South will mobilize an extremely large and mighty army for war; but he will not stand, for schemes will be devised against him.

Verse ConceptsMany CombatantsEvil PlansBravery

Bible Theasaurus

Dodge (1 instance)
Intrigue (4 instances)
Outline (6 instances)
Scheme (21 instances)
Schemes (48 instances)
Strategy (10 instances)
System (5 instances)

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