Ecclesiastes 7:14

New American Bible - revised edition

On a good day enjoy good things, and on an evil day consider: Both the one and the other God has made, so that no one may find the least fault with him. Critique of Sages on Justice and Wickedness.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:47

and they have a change of heart in the land of their captivity and they turn and entreat you in the land of their captors and say, ‘We have sinned and done wrong; we have been wicked’;

Job 2:10

But he said to her, “You speak as foolish women do. We accept good things from God; should we not accept evil?” Through all this, Job did not sin in what he said. Job’s Three Friends.

Psalm 119:71

It was good for me to be afflicted, in order to learn your statutes.

Psalm 40:3

Draws me up from the pit of destruction, out of the muddy clay, Sets my feet upon rock, steadies my steps,

Ecclesiastes 10:14

yet fools multiply words. No one knows what is to come, for who can tell anyone what will be?

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, O youth, while you are young and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart, the vision of your eyes; Yet understand regarding all this that God will bring you to judgment.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

The last word, when all is heard: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this concerns all humankind;

Ecclesiastes 12:8

Vanity of vanities, says Qoheleth, all things are vanity! Epilogue.

Ecclesiastes 3:22

And I saw that there is nothing better for mortals than to rejoice in their work; for this is their lot. Who will let them see what is to come after them?

Ecclesiastes 3:4

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.

Ecclesiastes 5:17

Here is what I see as good: It is appropriate to eat and drink and prosper from all the toil one toils at under the sun during the limited days of life God gives us; for this is our lot.

Ecclesiastes 8:7

that they are ignorant of what is to come; for who will make known to them how it will be?

Ecclesiastes 9:7

Go, eat your bread with joy and drink your wine with a merry heart, because it is now that God favors your works.

Isaiah 26:11

Lord, your hand is raised high, but they do not perceive it; Let them be put to shame when they see your zeal for your people: let the fire prepared for your enemies consume them.

Isaiah 42:25

So he poured out wrath upon them, his anger, and the fury of battle; It blazed all around them, yet they did not realize, it burned them, but they did not take it to heart.

Jeremiah 23:20

The anger of the Lord shall not abate until he has carried out completely the decisions of his heart. In days to come you will understand fully.

Lamentations 3:38

Is it not at the word of the Most High that both good and bad take place?

Micah 6:9

The Lord cries aloud to the city (It is prudent to fear your name!): Hear, O tribe and city assembly,

Matthew 9:13

Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” The Question About Fasting.

Acts 14:22

They strengthened the spirits of the disciples and exhorted them to persevere in the faith, saying, “It is necessary for us to undergo many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”

Deuteronomy 26:11

Then you and your household, together with the Levite and the resident aliens who live among you, shall celebrate with all these good things which the Lord, your God, has given you. Declaration Concerning Tithes.

Deuteronomy 28:47

Since you would not serve the Lord, your God, with heartfelt joy for abundance of every kind,

Deuteronomy 8:3

He therefore let you be afflicted with hunger, and then fed you with manna, a food unknown to you and your ancestors, so you might know that it is not by bread alone that people live, but by all that comes forth from the mouth of the Lord.

Deuteronomy 8:5

So you must know in your heart that, even as a man disciplines his son, so the Lord, your God, disciplines you.

James 5:13

Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praise.