Ecclesiastes 10:19

New King James Version

A feast is made for laughter, And wine makes merry; But money answers everything.

Cross References

Genesis 43:34

Then he took servings to them from before him, but Benjamin’s serving was five times as much as any of theirs. So they drank and were merry with him.

2 Samuel 13:28

Now Absalom had commanded his servants, saying, “Watch now, when Amnon’s heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, ‘Strike Amnon!’ then kill him. Do not be afraid. Have I not commanded you? Be courageous and valiant.”

1 Chronicles 21:24

Then King David said to Ornan, “No, but I will surely buy it for the full price, for I will not take what is yours for the Lord, nor offer burnt offerings with that which costs me nothing.”

Ezra 1:6

And all those who were around them encouraged them with articles of silver and gold, with goods and livestock, and with precious things, besides all that was willingly offered.

Nehemiah 5:8

And I said to them, “According to our ability we have redeemed our Jewish brethren who were sold to the nations. Now indeed, will you even sell your brethren? Or should they be sold to us?” Then they were silenced and found nothing to say.

Esther 1:10

On the seventh day, when the heart of the king was merry with wine, he commanded Mehuman, Biztha, Harbona, Bigtha, Abagtha, Zethar, and Carcas, seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,

Psalm 104:15

And wine that makes glad the heart of man, Oil to make his face shine, And bread which strengthens man’s heart.

Psalm 112:9

He has dispersed abroad, He has given to the poor; His righteousness endures forever; His horn will be exalted with honor.

Ecclesiastes 2:3

I searched in my heart how to gratify my flesh with wine, while guiding my heart with wisdom, and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was good for the sons of men to do under heaven all the days of their lives.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

Go, eat your bread with joy, And drink your wine with a merry heart; For God has already accepted your works.

Isaiah 23:18

Her gain and her pay will be set apart for the Lord; it will not be treasured nor laid up, for her gain will be for those who dwell before the Lord, to eat sufficiently, and for fine clothing.

Isaiah 24:11

There is a cry for wine in the streets, All joy is darkened, The mirth of the land is gone.

Matthew 17:27

Nevertheless, lest we offend them, go to the sea, cast in a hook, and take the fish that comes up first. And when you have opened its mouth, you will find a piece of money; take that and give it to them for Me and you.”

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell what you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow Me.”

Luke 12:19

And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years; take your ease; eat, drink, and be merry.” ’

Luke 16:9

“And I say to you, make friends for yourselves by unrighteous mammon, that when you fail, they may receive you into an everlasting home.

Luke 8:3

and Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others who provided for Him from their substance.

Acts 11:29

Then the disciples, each according to his ability, determined to send relief to the brethren dwelling in Judea.

Acts 2:45

and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.

1 Peter 4:3

For we have spent enough of our past lifetime in doing the will of the Gentiles—when we walked in lewdness, lusts, drunkenness, revelries, drinking parties, and abominable idolatries.

Judges 14:10

So his father went down to the woman. And Samson gave a feast there, for young men used to do so.

Judges 9:13

But the vine said to them, ‘Should I cease my new wine, Which cheers both God and men, And go to sway over trees?’

1 Samuel 25:36

Now Abigail went to Nabal, and there he was, holding a feast in his house, like the feast of a king. And Nabal’s heart was merry within him, for he was very drunk; therefore she told him nothing, little or much, until morning light.