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Jan 31, 2023 · Tulsa Bible Church. Updated January 31, 2023. The psalmist describes two sides of the character of the wicked in Psalm 10:2 –11. Structurally each description is five verses long and ends with the inner thoughts of the unjust oppressor, “He says in his heart” (10:6, 11). Two words summarize these wicked oppressors: arrogant and aggressive.
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Psalms 112:2. His seed shall be mighty upon earth The Targum...
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Jan 4, 2022 · One answer to the question “Why do the wicked prosper?” is that even the wicked have a purpose to fulfill in God’s plan. God raised up the Babylonians, a “ruthless and impetuous people” for a reason (Habakkuk 1:6; cf. Jeremiah 27:6). God raised up the Persian king Cyrus in order to accomplish all that God pleased (Isaiah 44:28).
- Proverbs 6:12-16 ESV / 799 helpful votes. A worthless person, a wicked man, goes about with crooked speech, winks with his eyes, signals with his feet, points with his finger, with perverted heart devises evil, continually sowing discord; therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in a moment he will be broken beyond healing.
- Proverbs 28:1-28 ESV / 480 helpful votes. The wicked flee when no one pursues, but the righteous are bold as a lion. When a land transgresses, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and knowledge, its stability will long continue.
- Ecclesiastes 12:14 ESV / 465 helpful votes. For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.
- Psalm 37:1-40 ESV / 324 helpful votes. Of David. Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers! For they will soon fade like the grass and wither like the green herb.
May 29, 2024 · These things are not true of the evil heart. Below are five indicators that you may be dealing with an evil heart rather than an ordinary sinful heart. If so, it requires a radically different treatment approach. 1. Evil hearts are experts at creating confusion and contention. They twist the facts, mislead, lie, avoid taking responsibility ...
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Jan 14, 2024 · The Bible has strong words for those who commit wickedness and reject God. According to Scripture, the wicked are those who do evil, dishonest, and immoral things that go against God’s commands (Psalms 10:2-11). They act in pride and rebellion, ignoring and even mocking God’s laws (Proverbs 21:29). The wicked take advantage of others and ...
Jan 22, 2021 · The wicked prosper while the righteous suffer (Ecc. 4:1-2). The perplexing realities of injustice, pain, and brokenness surround us. We’re tempted to give way to despondency when we realize just how impotent we are to fix society’s problems (Ecc. 2:17). We grow discontented with the way things are, longing for a return to the “good old ...
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Aug 31, 2024 · These verses serve as a reminder to avoid the paths of wickedness and to seek righteousness instead. Here are 30 Bible verses about the wicked, each with a brief commentary. 1. Psalm 1:6. “For the Lord watches over the way of the righteous, but the way of the wicked leads to destruction.”.