Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? Cross References Job 9:24 The earth is given into the hand of the wicked; He blindfolds its judges. If it is not He, then who is it? Job 12:6 The tents of robbers are safe, and those who provoke God are secure--those who carry their god in their hands. Job 12:19 He leads priests away barefoot and overthrows the established. Psalm 73:3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. Ecclesiastes 8:14 There is a futility that is done on the earth: There are righteous men who get what the actions of the wicked deserve, and there are wicked men who get what the actions of the righteous deserve. I say that this too is futile. Jeremiah 12:1 Righteous are You, O LORD, when I plead before You. Yet about Your judgments I wish to contend with You: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? Habakkuk 1:13 Your eyes are too pure to look upon evil, and You cannot tolerate wrongdoing. So why do You tolerate the faithless? Why are You silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? Treasury of Scripture Why do the wicked live, become old, yes, are mighty in power? Wherefore Job 12:6 Psalm 17:10 Psalm 73:3-12 mighty Psalm 37:35 Daniel 4:17 Revelation 13:2-7 |
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