Ecclesiastes 12:1

God's Word

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.”

Cross References

Lamentations 3:27

It is good for people to endure burdens when they’re young.

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.

Proverbs 22:6

Train a child in the way he should go, and even when he is old he will not turn away from it.

Luke 18:16

But Jesus called the infants to him and said, “Don’t stop the children from coming to me! Children like these are part of God’s kingdom.

Psalm 34:11

Come, children, listen to me. I will teach you the fear of the Lord.

2 Timothy 3:15

From infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures. They have the power to give you wisdom so that you can be saved through faith in Christ Jesus.

Psalm 90:10

Each of us lives for 70 years— or even 80 if we are in good health. But the best of them ⌞bring⌟ trouble and misery. Indeed, they are soon gone, and we fly away.

Ecclesiastes 11:10

Get rid of what troubles you or wears down your body, because childhood and youth are pointless.

Proverbs 8:17

I love those who love me. Those eagerly looking for me will find me.

2 Samuel 19:35

I’m 80 years old now. How can I tell what is pleasant and what is not? Can I taste what I eat or drink? Can I still hear the singing of men and women? Why should I now become a burden to you, Your Majesty?

1 Samuel 2:26

The boy Samuel continued to grow and gained the favor of the Lord and the people.

Genesis 39:2

The Lord was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. He worked in the house of his Egyptian master.

Luke 1:15

As far as the Lord is concerned, he will be a great man. He will never drink wine or any other liquor. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even before he is born.

1 Samuel 16:7

But the Lord told Samuel, “Don’t look at his appearance or how tall he is, because I have rejected him. God does not see as humans see. Humans look at outward appearances, but the Lord looks into the heart.”

Genesis 39:23

The warden paid no attention to anything under Joseph’s care because the Lord was with Joseph and made whatever he did successful.

Ephesians 6:4

Fathers, don’t make your children bitter about life. Instead, bring them up in Christian discipline and instruction.

Daniel 1:17

God gave these four men knowledge, wisdom, and the ability to understand all kinds of literature. Daniel could also understand all kinds of visions and dreams.

Isaiah 26:8

Certainly, we wait with hope for you, O Lord, ⌞as we follow⌟ the path of your guiding principles. We want to remember you and your name.

1 Samuel 2:18

Meanwhile, Samuel continued to serve in front of the Lord. As a boy he was ⌞already⌟ wearing a linen ephod.

1 Kings 18:12

This is what will happen: When I leave you, the Lord’s Spirit will take you away to some unknown place. I’ll tell Ahab, but he won’t be able to find you. Then he will kill me. “I have been faithful to the Lord since I was a child.

1 Samuel 1:28

In return, I am giving him to the Lord. He will be dedicated to the Lord for his whole life.” And they worshiped the Lord there.

Hosea 7:9

Foreigners are using up your strength, but you don’t realize it. You have become a gray-haired, old man, but you don’t realize it.

Job 30:2

Of what use to me was the strength of their hands? Their strength is gone.

1 Kings 14:13

All Israel will mourn for him and bury him. He is the only one of Jeroboam’s family who will be ⌞properly⌟ buried. He was the only one in Jeroboam’s house in whom the Lord God of Israel found anything good.

Deuteronomy 8:18

But remember the Lord your God is the one who makes you wealthy. He’s confirming the promise  which he swore to your ancestors. It’s still in effect today.

Nehemiah 4:14

I looked them over and proceeded to tell the nobles, the leaders, and the rest of the people, “Don’t be afraid of our enemies. Remember how great and awe-inspiring the Lord is. Fight for your brothers, your sons, your daughters, your wives, and your homes.”

Psalm 63:6

As I lie on my bed, I remember you. Through the long hours of the night, I think about you.

Psalm 119:55

At night I remember your name, O Lord, and I follow your teachings.

Ecclesiastes 11:2

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

2 Samuel 19:36

I’ll just cross the Jordan River with you. Why should you give me such a reward?