Ecclesiastes 9:8

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Dress up, comb your hair, and look your best.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:2

and he sent someone to bring in the wise woman who lived in Tekoa. Joab told her, “Put on funeral clothes and don't use any make up. Go to the king and pretend you have spent a long time mourning the death of a loved one.” Then he told her what to say.

2 Samuel 19:24

Mephibosheth, the grandson of Saul, also came to meet David. He had missed David so much that he had not taken a bath or trimmed his beard or washed his clothes the whole time David was gone.

Psalm 23:5

You treat me to a feast, while my enemies watch. You honour me as your guest, and you fill my cup until it overflows.

Daniel 10:3

I ate no fine food or meat, I drank no wine, and I put no olive oil on my face or hair.

Amos 6:6

You drink all the wine you want and wear expensive perfume, but you don't care about the ruin of your nation.

Matthew 6:17

Instead, comb your hair and wash your face.

Luke 7:46

You didn't even pour olive oil on my head, but she has poured expensive perfume on my feet.

Revelation 16:15

Remember that Christ says, “When I come, it will surprise you like a thief! But God will bless you, if you are awake and ready. Then you won't have to walk around naked and be ashamed.”

Revelation 19:14

He was followed by armies from heaven that rode on horses and were dressed in pure white linen.

Revelation 19:8

She will be given a wedding dress made of pure and shining linen. This linen stands for the good things God's people have done.”

Revelation 7:9

After this, I saw a large crowd with more people than could be counted. They were from every race, tribe, nation, and language, and they stood before the throne and before the Lamb. They wore white robes and held palm branches in their hands,

Ruth 3:3

Now take a bath and put on some perfume, then dress in your best clothes. Go where he is working, but don't let him see you until he has finished eating and drinking.