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Scripture does not teach that the wicked will suffer, whereas the innocent and blameless will prosper. It offers insights into the place of suffering in the lives of the innocent, and the apparent injustice of this situation.
Hab 1:13 See also Job 19:7; Job 24:1,12; Ps 59:3-4; Ps 74:1,11; Ps 88:5,14
Job 2:9-10 resentment against God; Job 23:13-15 being terrified of God; Job 40:2 arguing with God; Ps 73:3 envying the wicked; Ps 73:13 disillusionment
Reverent submission Job 1:21 See also Job 28:28; Job 34:12; Job 36:26; Job 37:19; Job 40:4; La 3:40,49-50; Mt 10:28
Trust in God Ge 18:25; Ps 55:22-23 See also Ex 2:23; Ps 56:3-4; Ps 59:16; Ps 62:5; Ps 70:2; Ps 107:6,13,19,28
Ps 119:50,153; Da 3:17-18 the trust shown by Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego; Hab 3:17-18; 1Pe 2:23 the example of Jesus Christ; 1Pe 4:19; 1Pe 5:7
Concern for those who suffer Ps 9:12 See also Ex 2:25; 2Ki 14:26; Ps 1:6; Ps 33:18-19; Jas 5:4
Anger at the wicked Ps 11:5; Ps 59:8; Eze 36:6-7; Hab 2:9,12
Deliverance for those who suffer Ps 34:19 See also Job 42:10-12; Rev 7:16; Rev 21:4
Judgment for the wicked Mal 3:5 See also Ex 3:19-20; Ps 73:16-18; Ps 141:10; Am 1:3; Na 3:1,19; Hab 2:16; Mt 25:41-46; Jas 2:13; 1Pe 4:18; Rev 18:6-7
1030 | God, compassion |
1075 | God, justice of |
1085 | God, love of |
1125 | God, righteousness |
1310 | God as judge |
1320 | God as Saviour |
5347 | injustice |
5959 | submission |
8020 | faith |
8030 | trust |
8333 | reverence |