Ecclesiastes 11:2

God's Word

Divide what you have into seven parts, or even into eight, because you don’t know what disaster may happen on earth.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:10

Then he told them, “Go, eat rich foods, drink sweet drinks, and send portions to those who cannot provide for themselves. Today is a holy day for the Lord. Don’t be sad because the joy you have in the Lord is your strength.”

Esther 9:19

That is why the Jews who live in the villages and in the unwalled towns make the fourteenth day of the month of Adar a holiday for feasting and celebration. They also send gifts of food to one another.

Esther 9:22

They were to observe them just like the days when the Jews freed themselves from their enemies. In that month their grief turned to joy and their mourning into a holiday. He declared that these days are to be days for feasting and celebrating and for sending gifts of food to one another, especially gifts to the poor.

Job 5:19

He will keep you safe from six troubles, and when the seventh one comes, no harm will touch you:

Psalm 112:9

He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his good deed.

Proverbs 6:16

There are six things that the Lord hates, even seven that are disgusting to him:

Ecclesiastes 11:3

If the clouds are full of rain, they will let it pour down on the earth. If a tree falls north or south, the tree will remain where it fell.

Ecclesiastes 11:8

Even though people may live for many years, they should enjoy every one of them. But they should also remember there will be many dark days. Everything that is coming is pointless.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Remember your Creator when you are young, before the days of trouble come and the years catch up with you. They will make you say, “I have found no pleasure in them.”

Daniel 4:27

“That is why, Your Majesty, my best advice is that you stop sinning, and do what is right. Stop committing the same errors, and have pity on the poor. Maybe you can prolong your prosperity.”

Micah 5:5

This man will be their peace. When the Assyrians invade our land and trample our palaces, we will attack them with seven shepherds and eight leaders.

Matthew 18:22

Jesus answered him, “I tell you, not just seven times, but seventy times seven.

Matthew 5:42

Give to everyone who asks you for something. Don’t turn anyone away who wants to borrow something from you.

Luke 17:4

Even if he wrongs you seven times in one day and comes back to you seven times and says that he is sorry, forgive him.”

Galatians 6:1

Brothers and sisters, if a person gets trapped by wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should help that person turn away from doing wrong. Do it in a gentle way. At the same time watch yourself so that you also are not tempted.

Ephesians 5:16

Make the most of your opportunities because these are evil days.

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them. Remember those who are mistreated as if you were being mistreated.

1 Samuel 25:8

Ask your young men, and let them tell you. Be kind to my young men, since we have come on a special occasion. Please give us and your son David anything you can ⌞spare⌟.’ ”