Psalm 39:6

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

and it disappears like a shadow. Our struggles are senseless; we store up more and more, without ever knowing who will get it all.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 2:26

If we please God, he will make us wise, understanding, and happy. But if we sin, God will make us struggle for a living, then he will give all we own to someone who pleases him. This makes no more sense than chasing the wind.

James 4:14

What do you know about tomorrow? How can you be so sure about your life? It is nothing more than mist that appears for only a little while before it disappears.

1 Corinthians 7:31

It won't make any difference how much good you are getting from this world or how much you like it. This world as we know it is now passing away.

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 5:14

Suddenly they lose everything in a bad business deal, then have nothing to leave for their children.

1 Peter 5:7

God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him.

Luke 12:29

Don't keep worrying about having something to eat or drink.

Isaiah 55:2

Why waste your money on what really isn't food? Why work hard for something that doesn't satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and you will enjoy the very best foods.

Ecclesiastes 12:8

Nothing makes sense. I have seen it all— nothing makes sense.

Ecclesiastes 2:8

Foreign rulers brought me silver, gold, and precious treasures. Men and women sang for me, and I had many wives who gave me great pleasure.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I have seen it all, and everything is just as senseless as chasing the wind.

Proverbs 13:22

If you obey God, you will have something to leave your grandchildren. If you don't obey God, those who live right will get what you leave.

Psalm 127:2

It is useless to get up early and stay up late in order to earn a living. God takes care of his own, even while they sleep.

1 Peter 1:24

The Scriptures say, “Humans wither like grass, and their glory fades like wild flowers. Grass dries up, and flowers fall to the ground.

James 5:3

Your money has rusted, and the rust will be evidence against you, as it burns your body like fire. Yet you keep on storing up wealth in these last days.

Proverbs 27:24

because wealth and honor don't last forever.

Proverbs 23:5

Your money flies away before you know it, just like an eagle suddenly taking off.

Job 7:7

I beg you, God, don't forget! My life is just a breath, and trouble lies ahead.

Job 7:16

Leave me alone and let me die; my life has no meaning.

Job 14:1

Life is short and sorrowful for every living soul.

Psalm 89:48

No one can escape the power of death and the grave.

Psalm 144:4

We disappear like a breath; we last no longer than a faint shadow.

Ecclesiastes 11:10

Rid yourself of all worry and pain, because the wonderful moments of youth quickly disappear.

Luke 12:26

If you don't have power over small things, why worry about everything else?