Ecclesiastes 9:8

New International Reader's Version

Always wear white clothes to show you are happy. Anoint your head with olive oil.

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:2

So Joab sent someone to Tekoa to have a wise woman brought back from there. Joab said to her, “Pretend you are filled with sadness. Put on the rough clothing people wear when they’re sad. Don’t use any makeup. Act like a woman who has spent many days mourning for someone who has died.

2 Samuel 19:24

Mephibosheth was Saul’s grandson. He had also gone down to welcome the king back. He had not taken care of his feet. He hadn’t trimmed his mustache or washed his clothes. He hadn’t done any of those things from the day the king left Jerusalem until the day he returned safely.

Esther 8:15

Mordecai left the king and went on his way. Mordecai was wearing royal clothes when he went. They were blue and white. He was also wearing a large gold crown. And he was wearing a purple coat. It was made out of fine linen. The city of Susa celebrated with great joy.

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a feast for me right in front of my enemies. You pour oil on my head. My cup runs over.

Daniel 10:3

I didn’t eat any rich food. No meat or wine touched my lips. I didn’t use any lotions at all until the three weeks were over.

Amos 6:6

You drink wine by the bowlful. You use the finest lotions. But Joseph’s people will soon be destroyed. And you aren’t even sad about it.

Matthew 6:17

But when you go without eating, put olive oil on your head. Wash your face.

Luke 7:46

You did not put any olive oil on my head. But she has poured this perfume on my feet.

Revelation 16:15

“Look! I am coming like a thief! Blessed is anyone who stays awake and keeps their clothes on. Then they will be ready. They will not be caught naked and so be put to shame.”

Revelation 19:14

The armies of heaven were following him, riding on white horses. They were dressed in fine linen, white and clean.

Revelation 19:8

Fine linen, bright and clean, was given to her to wear.” Fine linen stands for the right things that God’s holy people do.

Revelation 7:9

After this I looked, and there in front of me was a huge crowd of people. They stood in front of the throne and in front of the Lamb. There were so many that no one could count them. They came from every nation, tribe and people. That’s true no matter what language they spoke. They were wearing white robes. In their hands they were holding palm branches.

Ruth 3:3

So wash yourself. Put on some perfume. And put on your best clothes. Then go down to the threshing floor. But don’t let Boaz know you are there. Wait until he has finished eating and drinking.