Ecclesiastes 7:18

God's Word

It’s good to hold on to the one and not let go of the other, because the one who fears God will be able to avoid both extremes.

Cross References

Proverbs 12:21

No ⌞lasting⌟ harm comes to a righteous person, but wicked people have lots of trouble.

Proverbs 8:20

I walk in the way of righteousness, on the paths of justice,

Ecclesiastes 11:6

Plant your seed in the morning, and don’t let your hands rest until evening. You don’t know whether this field or that field will be profitable or whether both of them will ⌞turn out⌟ equally well.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

After having heard it all, this is the conclusion: Fear God, and keep his commands, because this applies to everyone.

Ecclesiastes 3:14

I realize that whatever God does will last forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing can be taken away from it. God does this so that people will fear him.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

In spite of many daydreams, pointless actions, and empty words, you should still fear God.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

A sinner may commit a hundred crimes and yet live a long life. Still, I know with certainty that it will go well for those who fear God, because they fear him.

Ecclesiastes 8:13

But it will not go well for the wicked. They will not live any longer. Their lives are like shadows, because they don’t fear God.

Jeremiah 32:40

I will make an eternal promise  to them that I will never stop blessing them. I will make them fear me so that they will never turn away from me.

Malachi 4:2

“The Sun of Righteousness will rise with healing in his wings for you people who fear my name. You will go out and leap like calves let out of a stall.

Luke 1:50

For those who fear him, his mercy lasts throughout every generation.

Luke 11:42

“How horrible it will be for you Pharisees! You give ⌞God⌟ one-tenth of your mint, spices, and every garden herb. But you have ignored justice and the love of God. You should have done these things without ignoring the others.