Ecclesiastes 11:2

Good News Translation

Put your investments in several places—many places even—because you never know what kind of bad luck you are going to have in this world.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:10

Now go home and have a feast. Share your food and wine with those who don't have enough. Today is holy to our Lord, so don't be sad. The joy that the Lord gives you will make you strong.”

Esther 9:19

This is why Jews who live in small towns observe the fourteenth day of the month of Adar as a joyous holiday, a time for feasting and giving gifts of food to one another.

Esther 9:22

These were the days on which the Jews had rid themselves of their enemies; this was a month that had been turned from a time of grief and despair into a time of joy and happiness. They were told to observe these days with feasts and parties, giving gifts of food to one another and to the poor.

Job 5:19

Time after time he will save you from harm;

Psalm 112:9

He gives generously to the needy, and his kindness never fails; he will be powerful and respected.

Proverbs 19:17

When you give to the poor, it is like lending to the Lord, and the Lord will pay you back.

Proverbs 6:16

There are seven things that the Lord hates and cannot tolerate: A proud look, a lying tongue, hands that kill innocent people, a mind that thinks up wicked plans, feet that hurry off to do evil, a witness who tells one lie after another, and someone who stirs up trouble among friends.

Ecclesiastes 11:3

No matter which direction a tree falls, it will lie where it fell. When the clouds are full, it rains.

Ecclesiastes 11:8

Be grateful for every year you live. No matter how long you live, remember that you will be dead much longer. There is nothing at all to look forward to.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

So remember your Creator while you are still young, before those dismal days and years come when you will say, “I don't enjoy life.”

Daniel 4:27

So then, Your Majesty, follow my advice. Stop sinning, do what is right, and be merciful to the poor. Then you will continue to be prosperous.”

Micah 5:5

and he will bring peace. When the Assyrians invade our country and break through our defenses, we will send our strongest leaders to fight them.

Matthew 18:22

“No, not seven times,” answered Jesus, “but seventy times seven,

Matthew 5:42

When someone asks you for something, give it to him; when someone wants to borrow something, lend it to him.

Luke 17:4

If he sins against you seven times in one day, and each time he comes to you saying, ‘I repent,’ you must forgive him.”

Galatians 6:1

My friends, if someone is caught in any kind of wrongdoing, those of you who are spiritual should set him right; but you must do it in a gentle way. And keep an eye on yourselves, so that you will not be tempted, too.

Ephesians 5:16

Make good use of every opportunity you have, because these are evil days.

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those who are in prison, as though you were in prison with them. Remember those who are suffering, as though you were suffering as they are.

1 Samuel 25:8

Just ask them, and they will tell you. We have come on a feast day, and David asks you to receive us kindly. Please give what you can to us your servants and to your dear friend David.”