Psalm 39:6

New Living Translation

We are merely moving shadows, and all our busy rushing ends in nothing. We heap up wealth, not knowing who will spend it.

Cross References

Job 14:1

“How frail is humanity! How short is life, how full of trouble!

Job 7:16

I hate my life and don’t want to go on living. Oh, leave me alone for my few remaining days.

Job 7:7

O God, remember that my life is but a breath, and I will never again feel happiness.

Psalm 127:2

It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones.

Psalm 144:4

For they are like a breath of air; their days are like a passing shadow.

Psalm 89:48

No one can live forever; all will die. No one can escape the power of the grave. Interlude

Proverbs 13:22

Good people leave an inheritance to their grandchildren, but the sinner’s wealth passes to the godly.

Proverbs 23:5

In the blink of an eye wealth disappears, for it will sprout wings and fly away like an eagle.

Proverbs 27:24

for riches don’t last forever, and the crown might not be passed to the next generation.

Ecclesiastes 1:14

I observed everything going on under the sun, and really, it is all meaningless—like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 11:10

So refuse to worry, and keep your body healthy. But remember that youth, with a whole life before you, is meaningless.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

That’s the whole story. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty.

Ecclesiastes 12:8

“Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless.”

Ecclesiastes 2:26

God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him. But if a sinner becomes wealthy, God takes the wealth away and gives it to those who please him. This, too, is meaningless—like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 2:8

I collected great sums of silver and gold, the treasure of many kings and provinces. I hired wonderful singers, both men and women, and had many beautiful concubines. I had everything a man could desire!

Ecclesiastes 5:14

Money is put into risky investments that turn sour, and everything is lost. In the end, there is nothing left to pass on to one’s children.

Isaiah 55:2

Why spend your money on food that does not give you strength? Why pay for food that does you no good? Listen to me, and you will eat what is good. You will enjoy the finest food.

Luke 12:26

And if worry can’t accomplish a little thing like that, what’s the use of worrying over bigger things?

Luke 12:29

“And don’t be concerned about what to eat and what to drink. Don’t worry about such things.

1 Corinthians 7:31

Those who use the things of the world should not become attached to them. For this world as we know it will soon pass away.

James 4:14

How do you know what your life will be like tomorrow? Your life is like the morning fog—it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.

James 5:3

Your gold and silver are corroded. The very wealth you were counting on will eat away your flesh like fire. This corroded treasure you have hoarded will testify against you on the day of judgment.

1 Peter 1:24

As the Scriptures say, “People are like grass; their beauty is like a flower in the field. The grass withers and the flower fades.

1 Peter 5:7

Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.