6 When I remember, terror takes hold, and my body trembles in horror. 7 Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power? 8 Their descendants are established around them, and their offspring before their eyes.
Job 21:6–8
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Job 21:12–14
12 singing to the tambourine and lyre and making merry at the sound of the flute. 13 They spend their days in prosperity and go down to Sheol in peace. 14 Yet they say to God: ‘Leave us alone! For we have no desire to know Your ways.
Job 27:13–15
13 This is the wicked man’s portion from God— the heritage the ruthless receive from the Almighty. 14 Though his sons are many, they are destined for the sword; and his offspring will never have enough food. 15 His survivors will be buried by the plague, and their widow…
Psalms 73:2–4
2 But as for me, my feet had almost stumbled; my steps had nearly slipped. 3 For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. 4 They have no struggle in their death; their bodies are well-fed.
Job 15:19–21
19 to whom alone the land was given when no foreigner passed among them. 20 A wicked man writhes in pain all his days; only a few years are reserved for the ruthless. 21 Sounds of terror fill his ears; in his prosperity the destroyer attacks him.
Sirach 44:12–14
12 Their offspring stand fast, with their children, for their sakes. (WEB) 13 Their offspring will remain forever. Their glory won’t be blotted out. (WEB) 14 Their bodies were buried in peace. Their name lives to all generations. (WEB)
Psalms 73:11–13
11 The wicked say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?” 12 Behold, these are the wicked— always carefree as they increase their wealth. 13 Surely in vain I have kept my heart pure; in innocence I have washed my hands.
Psalms 49:4–6
4 I will incline my ear to a proverb; I will express my riddle with the harp: 5 Why should I fear in times of trouble, when wicked usurpers surround me? 6 They trust in their wealth and boast in their great riches.
Psalms 102:27–28
27 But You remain the same, and Your years will never end. 28 The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.”
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