Psalm 39:7

New American Bible - revised edition

Man goes about as a mere phantom; they hurry about, although in vain; he heaps up stores without knowing for whom.

Cross References

Genesis 49:18

“I long for your deliverance, O Lord!

Job 13:15

Slay me though he might, I will wait for him; I will defend my conduct before him.

Job 14:2

Like a flower that springs up and fades, swift as a shadow that does not abide.

Psalm 119:166

I look for your salvation, Lord, and I fulfill your commandments.

Psalm 119:81

My soul longs for your salvation; I put my hope in your word.

Psalm 38:15

I am even like someone who does not hear, who has no answer ready.

Psalm 49:11

Indeed, he will see that the wise die, and the fool will perish together with the senseless, and they leave their wealth to others.

Ecclesiastes 2:21

For here is one who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill, and that one’s legacy must be left to another who has not toiled for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

those all alone with no companion, with neither child nor sibling—with no end to all their toil, and no satisfaction from riches. For whom do I toil and deprive myself of good things? This also is vanity and a bad business.

Luke 2:25

Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the holy Spirit was upon him.

Romans 15:13

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the holy Spirit. Apostle to the Gentiles.