Ecclesiastes 2:26

God's Word

God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to anyone who pleases him. But to the person who continues to sin, he gives the job of gathering and collecting ⌞wealth⌟. The sinner must turn his wealth over to the person who pleases God. Even this is pointless. ⌞It’s like⌟ trying to catch the wind.

Cross References

Genesis 7:1

The Lord said to Noah, “Go into the ship with your whole family because I have seen that you alone are righteous among the people of today.

Job 32:8

However, there is in humans a Spirit, the breath of the Almighty, that gives them understanding.

Job 38:36

Who put wisdom in the heart or gave understanding to the mind?

Psalm 39:6

Each person who walks around is like a shadow. They are busy for no reason. They accumulate riches without knowing who will get them.”

Psalm 51:6

Yet, you desire truth and sincerity. Deep down inside me you teach me wisdom.

Proverbs 13:22

Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the wealth of sinners is stored away for a righteous person.

Proverbs 2:6

The Lord gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 28:8

Whoever becomes wealthy through ⌞unfair⌟ loans and interest collects them for the one who is kind to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 1:13

With all my heart I used wisdom to study and explore everything done under heaven. Mortals are weighed down with a terrible burden that God has placed on them.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I have seen everything that is done under the sun. Look at it! It’s all pointless. ⌞It’s like⌟ trying to catch the wind.

Ecclesiastes 2:25

Who can eat or enjoy themselves without God?

Ecclesiastes 3:10

I have seen mortals weighed down with a burden that God has placed on them.

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth had God’s approval. They followed all the Lord’s commands and regulations perfectly.

John 16:24

So far you haven’t asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive so that you can be completely happy.

James 3:17

However, the wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure. Then it is peaceful, gentle, obedient, filled with mercy and good deeds, impartial, and sincere.