Overview
The Bible addresses character of the wicked across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Proverbs. Closely related themes include Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God, Birds, Sin and Temptation.
Key Bible verses about character of the wicked
Old Testament
Proverbs
My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:
Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, as those that go down into the pit:
We shall find all precious substance, we shall fill our houses with spoil:
Cast in thy lot among us; let us all have one purse:
In the Bible dictionary
Studying character of the wicked for yourself
- Begin with Proverbs 1:10, then read the passages below in canonical order.
- Widen the study to related themes: Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God, Birds, Sin and Temptation.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Bible say about character of the wicked?
The Bible addresses character of the wicked across 5 verses, drawn from the Old Testament. These passages cluster most in Proverbs. Closely related themes include Alliance and Society with the Enemies of God, Birds, Sin and Temptation.
How many Bible verses are about character of the wicked?
The Bible references character of the wicked in 5 verses (King James Version).
Where does the Bible first mention character of the wicked?
In canonical order, the first of these passages is Proverbs 1:10: “My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.”
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