Ecclesiastes 8:15

New Century Version

So I decided it was more important to enjoy life. The best that people can do here on earth is to eat, drink, and enjoy life, because these joys will help them do the hard work God gives them here on earth.

Cross References

Psalm 42:8

The Lord shows his true love every day. At night I have a song, and I pray to my living God.

Ecclesiastes 2:10

Anything I saw and wanted, I got for myself; I did not miss any pleasure I desired. I was pleased with everything I did, and this pleasure was the reward for all my hard work.

Ecclesiastes 2:24

The best that people can do is eat, drink, and enjoy their work. I saw that even this comes from God,

Ecclesiastes 3:22

So I saw that the best thing people can do is to enjoy their work, because that is all they have. No one can help another person see what will happen in the future.

Ecclesiastes 5:18

I have seen what is best for people here on earth. They should eat and drink and enjoy their work, because the life God has given them on earth is short.

1 Timothy 6:17

Command those who are rich with things of this world not to be proud. Tell them to hope in God, not in their uncertain riches. God richly gives us everything to enjoy.