Ecclesiastes 5:1

New King James Version

Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they do not know that they do evil.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 26:16

But when he was strong his heart was lifted up, to his destruction, for he transgressed against the Lord his God by entering the temple of the Lord to burn incense on the altar of incense.

Job 11:2

“Should not the multitude of words be answered? And should a man full of talk be vindicated?

Job 22:12

“Is not God in the height of heaven? And see the highest stars, how lofty they are!

Psalm 89:7

God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, And to be held in reverence by all those around Him.

Exodus 3:5

Then He said, “Do not draw near this place. Take your sandals off your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground.”

Exodus 30:18

“You shall also make a laver of bronze, with its base also of bronze, for washing. You shall put it between the tabernacle of meeting and the altar. And you shall put water in it,

Proverbs 10:19

In the multitude of words sin is not lacking, But he who restrains his lips is wise.

Proverbs 15:8

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

Proverbs 21:27

The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; How much more when he brings it with wicked intent!

Isaiah 66:3

“He who kills a bull is as if he slays a man; He who sacrifices a lamb, as if he breaks a dog’s neck; He who offers a grain offering, as if he offers swine’s blood; He who burns incense, as if he blesses an idol. Just as they have chosen their own ways, And their soul delights in their abominations,

Leviticus 10:3

And Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke, saying: ‘By those who come near Me I must be regarded as holy; And before all the people I must be glorified.’ ” So Aaron held his peace.

Acts 10:33

So I sent to you immediately, and you have done well to come. Now therefore, we are all present before God, to hear all the things commanded you by God.”

Acts 17:11

These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so.

1 Corinthians 11:22

What! Do you not have houses to eat and drink in? Or do you despise the church of God and shame those who have nothing? What shall I say to you? Shall I praise you in this? I do not praise you.

Hebrews 10:26

For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins,

James 1:19

So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath;

Joshua 5:15

Then the Commander of the Lord’s army said to Joshua, “Take your sandal off your foot, for the place where you stand is holy.” And Joshua did so.