'Wicked' in the Bible

But the wicked will be cut off from the landAnd the treacherous shall be [forcibly] uprooted and removed from it.

Do not be afraid of sudden fearNor of the storm of the wicked when it comes [since you will be blameless];

The curse of the Lord is on the house of the wicked,But He blesses the home of the just and righteous.

Do not enter the path of the wicked,And do not go the way of evil men.

The way of the wicked is like [deep] darkness;They do not know over what they stumble.

The iniquities done by a wicked man will trap him,And he will be held with the cords of his sin.

A worthless person, a wicked man,Is one who walks with a perverse (corrupt, vulgar) mouth.

A heart that creates wicked plans,Feet that run swiftly to evil,

He who corrects and instructs a scoffer gets dishonor for himself,And he who rebukes a wicked man gets insults for himself.

The Lord will not allow the righteous to hunger [God will meet all his needs],But He will reject and cast away the craving of the wicked.

Blessings are on the head of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God],But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.

The memory of the righteous [person] is a [source of] blessing,But the name of the wicked will [be forgotten and] rot [like a corpse].

The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life and his words of wisdom are a source of blessing,But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence and evil.

The wages of the righteous [the upright, those in right standing with God] is [a worthwhile, meaningful] life,The income of the wicked, punishment.

The tongue of the righteous is like precious silver (greatly valued);The heart of the wicked is worth little.

What the wicked fears will come upon him,But the desire of the righteous [for the blessings of God] will be granted.

When the whirlwind passes, the wicked is no more,But the righteous has an everlasting foundation.

The [reverent] fear of the Lord [worshiping, obeying, serving, and trusting Him with awe-filled respect] prolongs one’s life,But the years of the wicked will be shortened.

The hope of the righteous [those of honorable character and integrity] is joy,But the expectation of the wicked [those who oppose God and ignore His wisdom] comes to nothing.

The [consistently] righteous will never be shaken,But the wicked will not inhabit the earth.

The lips of the righteous know (speak) what is acceptable,But the mouth of the wicked knows (speaks) what is perverted (twisted).

The righteousness of the blameless will smooth their way and keep it straight,But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

When the wicked man dies, his expectation will perish;And the hope of [godless] strong men perishes.

The righteous is rescued from trouble,And the wicked takes his place.

When it goes well for the righteous, the city rejoices,And when the wicked perish, there are shouts of joy.

By the blessing [of the influence] of the upright the city is exalted,But by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down.

The wicked man earns deceptive wages,But he who sows righteousness and lives his life with integrity will have a true reward [that is both permanent and satisfying].

Assuredly, the evil man will not go unpunished,But the descendants of the righteous will be freed.

The desire of the righteous brings only good,But the expectation of the wicked brings wrath.

If the righteous will be rewarded on the earth [with godly blessings],How much more [will] the wicked and the sinner [be repaid with punishment]!

A good man will obtain favor from the Lord,But He will condemn a man who devises evil.

The thoughts and purposes of the [consistently] righteous are just (honest, reliable),But the counsels and schemes of the wicked are deceitful.

The [malevolent] words of the wicked lie in wait for [innocent] blood [to slander],But the mouth of the upright will rescue and protect them.

The wicked are overthrown [by their evil] and are no more,But the house of the [consistently] righteous will stand [securely].

A righteous man has kind regard for the life of his animal,But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel.

The wicked desire the plunder of evil men,But the root of the righteous yields richer fruit.

An evil man is [dangerously] ensnared by the transgression of his lips,But the righteous will escape from trouble.

No harm befalls the righteous,But the wicked are filled with trouble.

The righteous man is a guide to his neighbor,But the way of the wicked leads them astray.

A righteous man hates lies,But a wicked man is loathsome, and he acts shamefully.

The light of the righteous [within him—grows brighter and] rejoices,But the lamp of the wicked [is a temporary light and] goes out.

A wicked messenger falls into hardship,But a faithful ambassador brings healing.

The [consistently] righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite,But the stomach of the wicked is in need [of bread].

The house of the wicked will be overthrown,But the tent of the upright will thrive.

A quick-tempered man acts foolishly and without self-control,And a man of wicked schemes is hated.

The evil will bow down before the good,And the wicked [will bow down] at the gates of the righteous.

The wicked is overthrown through his wrongdoing,But the righteous has hope and confidence and a refuge [with God] even in death.

Great and priceless treasure is in the house of the [consistently] righteous one [who seeks godly instruction and grows in wisdom],But trouble is in the income of the wicked one [who rejects the laws of God].

The sacrifice of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,But the prayer of the upright is His delight!

The way [of life] of the wicked is hateful and exceedingly offensive to the Lord,But He loves one who pursues righteousness [personal integrity, moral courage and honorable character].

Evil plans and thoughts of the wicked are exceedingly vile and offensive to the Lord,But pure words are pleasant words to Him.

The heart of the righteous thinks carefully about how to answer [in a wise and appropriate and timely way],But the [babbling] mouth of the wicked pours out malevolent things.

The Lord is far from the wicked [and distances Himself from them],But He hears the prayer of the [consistently] righteous [that is, those with spiritual integrity and moral courage].

The Lord has made everything for its own purpose,Even the wicked [according to their role] for the day of evil.

An evildoer listens closely to wicked lips;And a liar pays attention to a destructive and malicious tongue.

He who justifies the wicked, and he who condemns the righteousAre both repulsive to the Lord.

A wicked man receives a bribe from the [hidden] pocketTo pervert the ways of justice.

When the wicked man comes [to the depth of evil], contempt [of all that is pure and good] also comes,And with inner baseness (dishonor) comes outer shame (scorn).

To show respect to the wicked person is not good,Nor to push aside and deprive the righteous of justice.

A wicked and worthless witness mocks justice,And the mouth of the wicked spreads iniquity.

A wise king sifts out the wicked [from among the good]And drives the [threshing] wheel over them [to separate the chaff from the grain].

Haughty and arrogant eyes and a proud heart,The lamp of the wicked [their self-centered pride], is sin [in the eyes of God].

The violence of the wicked will [return to them and] drag them away [like fish caught in a net],Because they refuse to act with justice.

The soul of the wicked desires evil [like an addictive substance];His neighbor finds no compassion in his eyes.

The righteous one keeps an eye on the house of the wicked—How the wicked are cast down to ruin.

The wicked become a ransom for the righteous,And the treacherous in the place of the upright [for they fall into their own traps].

The sacrifice of the wicked is detestable and offensive [to the Lord].How much more [unacceptable and insulting can it be] when he brings it with evil intention?

A wicked man puts on a bold face,But as for the upright, he considers, directs, and establishes his way [with the confidence of integrity].

Do not lie in wait, O wicked man, against the dwelling of the righteous;Do not destroy his resting place;

For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again,But the wicked stumble in time of disaster and collapse.

Do not get upset because of evildoers,Or be envious of the wicked,

For there will be no future for the evil man;The lamp of the wicked will be put out.

He who says to the wicked, “You are righteous,”Peoples will curse him, nations will denounce him;

But to those [honorable judges] who rebuke the wicked, it will go well with them and they will find delight,And a good blessing will come upon them.

Take away the wicked from before the king,And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Like a muddied fountain and a polluted springIs a righteous man who yields and compromises his integrity before the wicked.

Like a [common] clay vessel covered with the silver dross [making it appear silver when it has no real value]Are burning lips [murmuring manipulative words] and a wicked heart.

The wicked flee when no one pursues them,But the righteous are as bold as a lion.

Those who set aside the law [of God and man] praise the wicked,But those who keep the law [of God and man] struggle with them.

When the righteous triumph, there is great glory and celebration;But when the wicked rise [to prominence], men hide themselves.

Like a roaring lion and a charging bearIs a wicked ruler over a poor people.

A leader who is a great oppressor lacks understanding and common sense [and his wickedness shortens his days],But he who hates unjust gain will [be blessed and] prolong his days.

When the wicked rise [to power], men hide themselves;But when the wicked perish, the [consistently] righteous increase and become great.

When the righteous are in authority and become great, the people rejoice;But when the wicked man rules, the people groan and sigh.

The righteous man cares for the rights of the poor,But the wicked man has no interest in such knowledge.

If a ruler pays attention to lies [and encourages corruption],All his officials will become wicked.

When the wicked are in authority, transgression increases,But the righteous will see the downfall of the wicked.

An unjust man is repulsive to the righteous,And he who is upright in the way [of the Lord] is repulsive to the wicked.