Job 1:21

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

and said: “We bring nothing at birth; we take nothing with us at death. The LORD alone gives and takes. Praise the name of the LORD!”

Cross References

Genesis 3:19

You will have to sweat to earn a living; you were made out of soil, and you will once again turn into soil.”

Genesis 30:2

But Jacob became upset with Rachel and answered, “Don't blame me! I'm not God.”

Genesis 45:5

Don't worry or blame yourselves for what you did. God is the one who sent me ahead of you to save lives.

2 Samuel 16:12

But if the LORD hears these curses and sees the trouble I'm in, perhaps he will have pity on me instead.

1 Kings 12:15

When the people realized that Rehoboam would not listen to them, they shouted: “We don't have to be loyal to David's family. We can do what we want. Come on, people of Israel, let's go home! Rehoboam can rule his own people.” Adoniram was in charge of the forced labour, and Rehoboam sent him to talk to the people. But they stoned him to death. Then Rehoboam ran to his chariot and hurried back to Jerusalem. So the people from the northern tribes of Israel went home, leaving Rehoboam to rule only the people from the towns in Judah. Ever since that day, the people of Israel have opposed David's family in Judah. All this happened just as the LORD's prophet Ahijah had told Jeroboam.

2 Kings 20:19

Hezekiah thought, “At least our nation will be at peace for a while.” So he told Isaiah, “The message you brought me from the LORD is good.”

Nehemiah 9:5

Then the Levites Jeshua, Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabneiah, Sherebiah, Hodiah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah said: “Stand and shout praises to your LORD, the eternal God! Praise his wonderful name, though he is greater than words can express.”

Job 1:11

Try taking away everything he owns, and he will curse you to your face.”

Job 2:10

Job replied, “Don't talk like a fool! If we accept blessings from God, we must accept trouble as well.” In all that happened, Job never once said anything against God.

Job 9:12

And if he grabs something, who can stop him or raise a question?

Psalm 34:1

I will always praise the LORD.

Psalm 34:2

With all my heart, I will praise the LORD. Let all who are helpless, listen and be glad.

Psalm 39:9

You treated me like this, and I kept silent, not saying a word.

Psalm 49:17

Soon they will die and all their wealth will be left behind.

Ecclesiastes 12:7

So our bodies return to the earth, and the life-giving breath returns to God.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

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

Ecclesiastes 5:15

They came into this world naked, and when they die, they will be just as naked. They can't take anything with them, and they won't have anything to show for all their work.

Ecclesiastes 5:19

Suppose you are very rich and able to enjoy everything you own. Then go ahead and enjoy working hard—this is God's gift to you.

Isaiah 24:15

And so, everyone in the east and those on the islands should praise the LORD, the God of Israel.

Isaiah 42:24

Israel sinned and refused to obey the LORD or follow his instructions. So the LORD let them be robbed of everything they owned.

Isaiah 45:7

I create light and darkness, happiness and sorrow. I, the LORD, do all of this.

Lamentations 3:38

Good and bad each happen at the command of God Most High.

Amos 3:6

Isn't the whole city frightened when the trumpet signals an attack? Isn't it the LORD who brings disaster on a city?

Matthew 20:15

Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money? Why should you be jealous, if I want to be generous?”

Acts 4:28

They did what you in your power and wisdom had already decided would happen.

Ephesians 5:20

Always use the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to thank God the Father for everything.

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Whatever happens, keep thanking God because of Jesus Christ. This is what God wants you to do.

1 Timothy 6:7

We didn't bring anything into this world, and we won't take anything with us when we leave.

James 1:17

Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father who created all the lights in the heavens. He is always the same and never makes dark shadows by changing.

James 5:11

In fact, we praise the ones who endured the most. You remember how patient Job was and how the Lord finally helped him. The Lord did this because he is so merciful and kind.

Ruth 1:21

I had everything when I left, but the LORD has brought me back with nothing. How can you still call me Naomi, when God has turned against me and made my life so hard?”

1 Samuel 2:7

Our LORD, you are the one who makes us rich or poor. You put some in high positions and bring disgrace on others.

1 Samuel 2:8

You lift the poor and homeless out of the rubbish dump and give them places of honour in royal palaces. You set the world on foundations, and they belong to you.

1 Samuel 3:18

Samuel told Eli everything. Then Eli said, “He is the LORD, and he will do what's right.”