then if they come to their senses in the land to which they have been taken captive and repent and plead with you in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and have done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’
Ecclesiastes 7:14 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 In the day of prosperity, be joyful, and in the day of adversity, consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that mortals may not find out anything that comes after them. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him. American Standard Version (1901) In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yea, God hath made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything that shall be after him. Common English Bible When times are good, enjoy the good; when times are bad, consider: God has made the former as well as the latter so that people can’t discover anything that will come to be after them. Catholic Public Domain Version Consider the works of God, that no one is able to correct whomever he has despised. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Consider the works of God, that no man can correct whom he hath despised. |
then if they come to their senses in the land to which they have been taken captive and repent and plead with you in the land of their captors, saying, ‘We have sinned and have done wrong; we have acted wickedly,’
But he said to her, “You speak as any foolish woman would speak. Shall we receive good from God and not receive evil?” In all this Job did not sin with his lips.
It is good for me that I was humbled, so that I might learn your statutes.
He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear and put their trust in the Lord.
yet fools talk on and on. No one knows what is to happen, and who can tell anyone what the future holds?
Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the inclination of your heart and the desire of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments, for that is the whole duty of everyone.
So I saw that there is nothing better than that all should enjoy their work, for that is their lot; who can bring them to see what will be after them?
a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance;
Besides, all their days they eat in darkness, in much anger and sickness and resentment.
Indeed, they do not know what is to be, for who can tell them how it will be?
Go, eat your bread with enjoyment and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has long ago approved what you do.
O Lord, your hand is lifted up, but they do not see it. Let them see your zeal for your people and be ashamed. Let the fire for your adversaries consume them.
So he poured upon him the heat of his anger and the fury of war; it set him on fire all around, but he did not understand; it burned him, but he did not take it to heart.
The anger of the Lord will not turn back until he has executed and accomplished the intents of his mind. In the latter days you will understand it clearly.
The voice of the Lord cries to the city (and he shall save those who fear his name): Hear, O tribe and assembly of the city!
Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
There they strengthened the souls of the disciples and encouraged them to continue in the faith, saying, “It is through many persecutions that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
Then you, together with the Levites and the aliens who reside among you, shall celebrate with all the bounty that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house.
“Because you did not serve the Lord your God joyfully and with gladness of heart for the abundance of everything,
He humbled you by letting you hunger, then by feeding you with manna, with which neither you nor your ancestors were acquainted, in order to make you understand that one does not live by bread alone but by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
Know, then, in your heart that, as a parent disciplines a child, so the Lord your God disciplines you.
Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise.