Ecclesiastes 2:26

New Century Version

If people please God, God will give them wisdom, knowledge, and joy. But sinners will get only the work of gathering and storing wealth that they will have to give to the ones who please God. So all their work is useless, like chasing the wind.

Cross References

Genesis 7:1

Then the Lord said to Noah, “I have seen that you are the best person among the people of this time, so you and your family can go into the boat.

Job 32:8

But it is the spirit in a person, the breath of the Almighty, that gives understanding.

Job 38:36

Who put wisdom inside the mind or understanding in the heart?

Psalm 39:6

People are like shadows moving about. All their work is for nothing; they collect things but don’t know who will get them.

Psalm 51:6

You want me to be completely truthful, so teach me wisdom.

Proverbs 13:22

Good people leave their wealth to their grandchildren, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for good people.

Proverbs 2:6

Only the Lord gives wisdom; he gives knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 28:8

Some people get rich by overcharging others, but their wealth will be given to those who are kind to the poor.

Ecclesiastes 1:13

I decided to use my wisdom to learn about everything that happens on earth. I learned that God has given us terrible things to face.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I looked at everything done on earth and saw that it is all useless, like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 2:25

because no one can eat or enjoy life without him.

Ecclesiastes 3:10

I saw the hard work God has given people to do.

Luke 1:6

Zechariah and Elizabeth truly did what God said was good. They did everything the Lord commanded and were without fault in keeping his law.

John 16:24

Until now you have not asked for anything in my name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy will be the fullest possible joy.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest.