Short-lived Prosperity

Proverbs 3:2

For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

Ecclesiastes 6:6

Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good: do not all go to one place?

Job 20:5

• Happiness

That the triumphing of the wicked is short, and the joy of the hypocrite but for a moment?

Proverbs 21:5

The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want.

Proverbs 31:10

Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies.

Psalms 37:35-36

• Happiness
• Illustrated

I have seen the wicked in great power, and spreading himself like a green bay tree. Yet he passed away, and, lo, he was not: yea, I sought him, but he could not be found.