Ecclesiastes 11:2

New Living Translation

But divide your investments among many places, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead.

Cross References

Nehemiah 8:10

And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!”

Esther 9:19

So to this day, rural Jews living in remote villages celebrate an annual festival and holiday on the appointed day in late winter, when they rejoice and send gifts of food to each other.

Esther 9:22

He told them to celebrate these days with feasting and gladness and by giving gifts of food to each other and presents to the poor. This would commemorate a time when the Jews gained relief from their enemies, when their sorrow was turned into gladness and their mourning into joy.

Job 5:19

From six disasters he will rescue you; even in the seventh, he will keep you from evil.

Psalm 112:9

They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.

Proverbs 19:17

If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you!

Proverbs 6:16

There are six things the Lord hates— no, seven things he detests:

Ecclesiastes 11:3

When clouds are heavy, the rains come down. Whether a tree falls north or south, it stays where it falls.

Ecclesiastes 11:8

When people live to be very old, let them rejoice in every day of life. But let them also remember there will be many dark days. Everything still to come is meaningless.

Ecclesiastes 12:1

Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.”

Daniel 4:27

“‘King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.’

Micah 5:5

And he will be the source of peace. When the Assyrians invade our land and break through our defenses, we will appoint seven rulers to watch over us, eight princes to lead us.

Matthew 18:22

“No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!

Matthew 5:42

Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.

Luke 17:4

Even if that person wrongs you seven times a day and each time turns again and asks forgiveness, you must forgive.”

Galatians 6:1

Dear brothers and sisters, if another believer is overcome by some sin, you who are godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path. And be careful not to fall into the same temptation yourself.

Ephesians 5:16

Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.

1 Samuel 25:8

Ask your own men, and they will tell you this is true. So would you be kind to us, since we have come at a time of celebration? Please share any provisions you might have on hand with us and with your friend David.”