Ecclesiastes 8:12

Conservative English Version

They commit hundreds of crimes and live to a ripe old age, in spite of the saying: Everyone who lives right and respects God will prosper,

Cross References

1 Kings 21:25

When Ahab heard this, he tore his clothes and wore sackcloth day and night. He was depressed and refused to eat. Some time later, the LORD said, "Elijah, do you see how sorry Ahab is for what he did? I won't punish his family while he is still alive. I'll wait until his son is king." No one was more determined than Ahab to disobey the LORD. And Jezebel encouraged him. Worst of all, he had worshiped idols, just as the Amorites had done before the LORD forced them out of the land and gave it to Israel.

1 Chronicles 16:30

Everyone on earth, now tremble!" The world stands firm, never to be shaken.

Job 35:15

Job, you were wrong to say God doesn't punish sin.

Psalm 112:1

Shout praises to the LORD! The LORD blesses everyone who worships him and gladly obeys his teachings.

Psalm 115:13

All who worship the LORD, no matter who they are, will receive his blessing.

Psalm 128:2

Your fields will produce, and you will be happy and all will go well.

Psalm 37:11

but the poor will take the land and enjoy a big harvest.

Psalm 96:9

Everyone on earth, now tremble and worship the LORD, majestic and holy."

Exodus 1:20

God was good to the two women because they truly respected him, and he blessed them with children of their own. The Hebrews kept increasing

Proverbs 13:21

You are in for trouble if you sin, but you will be rewarded if you live right.

Proverbs 28:14

The LORD blesses everyone who is afraid to do evil, but if you are cruel, you will end up in trouble.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

Everything you were taught can be put into a few words: Respect and obey God! This is what life is all about.

Ecclesiastes 3:14

Everything God has done will last forever; nothing he does can ever be changed. God has done all this, so that we will worship him.

Ecclesiastes 5:16

That's terribly unfair. They leave the world just as they came into it. They gained nothing from running after the wind.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

Respect and obey God! Daydreaming leads to a lot of senseless talk.

Ecclesiastes 7:15

I have seen everything during this senseless life of mine. I have seen good citizens die for doing the right thing, and I have seen criminals live to a ripe old age.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

Keep to the middle of the road. You can do this if you truly respect God.

Jeremiah 44:10

Even now, your pride keeps you from respecting me and obeying the laws and teachings I gave you and your ancestors.

Matthew 25:34

Then the king will say to those on his right, "My father has blessed you! Come and receive the kingdom that was prepared for you before the world was created.

Luke 1:50

He always shows mercy to everyone who worships him.

Romans 2:5

But you are stubborn and refuse to turn to God. So you are making things even worse for yourselves on that day when he will show how angry he is and will judge the world with fairness.

Romans 9:22

God wanted to show his anger and reveal his power against everyone who deserved to be destroyed. But instead, he patiently put up with them.

Deuteronomy 12:25

Do you want the LORD to make you successful? Do you want your children to be successful even after you are gone? Then do what pleases the LORD and don't eat blood.

Deuteronomy 12:28

If you obey these laws, you will be doing what the LORD your God says is right and good. Then he will help you and your descendants be successful.

Deuteronomy 4:40

Today I am explaining his laws and teachings. And if you always obey them, you and your descendants will live long and be successful in the land the LORD is giving you.

2 Peter 2:9

This shows that the Lord knows how to rescue godly people from their sufferings and to punish evil people while they wait for the day of judgment.