Ecclesiastes 7:4

Good News Translation

Someone who is always thinking about happiness is a fool. A wise person thinks about death.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:28

and instructed his servants: “Notice when Amnon has had too much to drink, and then when I give the order, kill him. Don't be afraid. I will take the responsibility myself. Be brave and don't hesitate!”

1 Kings 20:16

The attack began at noon, as Benhadad and his thirty-two allies were getting drunk in their tents.

Ecclesiastes 2:1

I decided to enjoy myself and find out what happiness is. But I found that this is useless, too.

Ecclesiastes 7:3

Sorrow is better than laughter; it may sadden your face, but it sharpens your understanding.

Ecclesiastes 7:5

It is better to have wise people reprimand you than to have stupid people sing your praises.

Isaiah 21:4

My head is spinning, and I am trembling with fear. I had been longing for evening to come, but it has brought me nothing but terror.

Jeremiah 51:39

Are they greedy? I will prepare them a feast and make them drunk and happy. They will go to sleep and never wake up.

Jeremiah 51:57

I will make its rulers drunk— men of wisdom, leaders, and soldiers. They will go to sleep and never wake up. I, the king, have spoken; I am the Lord Almighty.

Daniel 5:30

That same night Belshazzar, the king of Babylonia, was killed;

Hosea 7:5

On the day of the king's celebration they made the king and his officials drunk and foolish with wine.

Nahum 1:10

Like tangled thorns and dry straw you drunkards will be burned up!

1 Samuel 25:36

Abigail went back to Nabal, who was at home having a feast fit for a king. He was drunk and in a good mood, so she did not tell him anything until the next morning.

1 Samuel 30:16

And he led David to them. The raiders were scattered all over the place, eating, drinking, and celebrating because of the enormous amount of loot they had captured from Philistia and Judah.