Verse 18

But it was he who filled their houses with good things– yet the counsel of the wicked was far from me.

Referenced Verses

  • Job 21:16 : 16 But their prosperity is not their own doing. The counsel of the wicked is far from me!
  • Job 12:6 : 6 But the tents of robbers are peaceful, and those who provoke God are confident– who carry their god in their hands.
  • 1 Sam 2:7 : 7 The LORD impoverishes and makes wealthy; he humbles and he exalts.
  • Ps 1:1 : 1 ¶ Book 1(Psalms 1-41) How blessed is the one who does not follow the advice of the wicked, or stand in the pathway with sinners, or sit in the assembly of scoffers!
  • Ps 17:14 : 14 LORD, use your power to deliver me from these murderers, from the murderers of this world! They enjoy prosperity; you overwhelm them with the riches they desire. They have many children, and leave their wealth to their offspring.
  • Jer 12:2 : 2 You plant them like trees and they put down their roots. They grow prosperous and are very fruitful. They always talk about you, but they really care nothing about you.
  • Acts 14:17 : 17 yet he did not leave himself without a witness by doing good, by giving you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying you with food and your hearts with joy.”
  • Acts 15:16 : 16 ‘After this I will return, and I will rebuild the fallen tent of David; I will rebuild its ruins and restore it,