The concept of the happiness of the wicked and the eventual revelation of their end is a recurring theme in the Bible. This theme serves as a reminder to the faithful that the prosperity of the wicked is temporary and ultimately leads to their downfall. The Scriptures provide numerous instances where the saints are permitted to witness the end of the wicked, reinforcing the justice and sovereignty of God.

Psalm 37:35-36 :
"I have seen a wicked, ruthless man flourishing like a well-rooted native tree, yet he passed away and was no more; though I searched, he could not be found."
This passage illustrates the temporary nature of the wicked's prosperity. The psalmist observes the flourishing of the wicked but also witnesses their sudden disappearance, emphasizing the transient nature of their happiness.

Psalm 73:3-19 :
"For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked... Surely You place them on slippery ground; You cast them down to ruin. How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors!"
Asaph, the psalmist, initially struggles with the apparent success of the wicked but ultimately understands their precarious position. God allows Asaph to see their end, which is marked by sudden destruction, affirming the ultimate justice of God.

Job 21:7-13 :
"Why do the wicked live on, growing old and increasing in power?... They spend their days in prosperity and go down to Sheol in peace."
Job questions the prosperity of the wicked, noting their long lives and apparent peace. However, the broader narrative of Job reveals that their end is not as secure as it seems, and God's justice prevails.

Proverbs 24:19-20 :
"Do not fret over evildoers, and do not be envious of the wicked. For the evil man has no future; the lamp of the wicked will be extinguished."
This proverb advises the faithful not to envy the wicked, as their future is bleak. The imagery of the extinguished lamp signifies the end of their temporary happiness and influence.

Ecclesiastes 8:12-13 :
"Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and may live a long time, yet I know that it will be well with those who fear God, who revere His presence. But it will not be well with the wicked, and the length of their days is like a shadow, because they do not fear God."
The Preacher acknowledges the apparent longevity of the wicked but contrasts it with the ultimate well-being of those who fear God. The wicked's days are likened to a shadow, fleeting and insubstantial.

Jeremiah 12:1-3 :
"Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease?... But You know me, O LORD; You see me and test my heart toward You. Drag them off like sheep to be slaughtered; set them apart for the day of carnage."
Jeremiah questions the prosperity of the wicked but trusts in God's knowledge and justice. He anticipates the day when God will enact judgment upon them, allowing the righteous to witness their end.

Malachi 3:15-18 :
"So now we call the arrogant blessed. Not only do evildoers prosper, they even test God and escape... Then you will again see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not."
The prophet Malachi speaks of a time when the distinction between the righteous and the wicked will be evident. The saints will see the ultimate fate of the wicked, affirming God's justice and the value of serving Him.

These passages collectively underscore the biblical teaching that while the wicked may experience temporary happiness and prosperity, their end is ultimately one of judgment and ruin. The saints, through faith and patience, are often permitted to witness this divine justice, reinforcing their trust in God's righteous governance of the world.Psalm 73:17-20
Until I went into the sanctuary of God; then understood I their end.
Nave's Topical Index

The Good Man Useful in Life and Happy in Death.
... Other saints do the same ... The wicked are dismayed when they look forward and consider
their end, or ... only we can hope for peace in death, and happiness after death ...
/.../lee/sermons on various important subjects/sermon xxv the good man.htm

Psalm x.
... he thought that he would gain heaven by wicked arts, and ... shall appear to men, the
more those Saints that shall ... have arrived at what seems great happiness to men ...
//christianbookshelf.org/augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm x.htm

The Heinous Sin of Drunkenness
... the glories of his kingdom, is such an unspeakable happiness, that even wicked men,
though ... ever be partakers of this inheritance with the saints in light? ...
/.../selected sermons of george whitefield/the heinous sin of drunkenness.htm

A Mystery! Saints Sorrowing and Jesus Glad!
... help to make a part of your happiness, to remember ... is the most fitting word of rebuke
for erring saints. ... and yet you do what is quite as wicked,"you solemnly ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 10 1864/a mystery saints sorrowing and.htm

On Faith
... in knowledge, in holiness, and in happiness; conversing with ... in conjunction with
evil angels, in tempting wicked men to ... of Martyrs, and all the saints who have ...
/.../wesley/sermons on several occasions/sermon 122 on faith.htm

Inexcusable Irreverence and Ingratitude
... not, makes no practical difference to the wicked; they have ... to do for our own
preservation and happiness; and we ... beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to ...
/.../spurgeons sermons volume 38 1892/inexcusable irreverence and ingratitude.htm

The Life of Mr. James Renwick.
... him; being not only the butt of the wicked, but the ... and now who knows the honour
and happiness of that ... the earth"Here is the patience of the saints, here are ...
/.../howie/biographia scoticana scots worthies/the life of mr james 6.htm

Prayer and Trouble
... distinct note of comfort in the Gospel for the praying saints of the ... This is happiness
to me ... Nearly all of Paul's troubles arose from wicked and unreasonable men ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/bounds/the essentials of prayer/v prayer and trouble.htm

Whither Goest Thou?
... The question is vital to your happiness, and self-interest should ... The wicked may
well be ill at ease; for God ... If the saints of God confessed that theirs was a ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 35 1889/whither goest thou.htm

The First Book
... is foolish to grieve for their lack of wealth and happiness. ... murderer; he judges
who condemns the wicked slayer by ... time permitted the first of his saints to be ...
//christianbookshelf.org/salvian/on the government of god/the first book.htm

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