Ecclesiastes 10:19

The English Standar Version

Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life, and money answers everything.

Cross References

Genesis 43:34

Portions were taken to them from Joseph's table, but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. And they drank and were merry[2] with him.

2 Samuel 13:28

Then Absalom commanded his servants, "Mark when Amnon's heart is merry with wine, and when I say to you, 'Strike Amnon,' then kill him. Do not fear; have I not commanded you? Be courageous and be valiant."

1 Chronicles 21:24

But King David said to Ornan, "No, but I will buy them for the full price. I will not take for the LORD what is yours, nor offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing."

Ezra 1:6

And all who were about them aided them with vessels of silver, with gold, with goods, with beasts, and with costly wares, besides all that was freely offered.

Nehemiah 5:8

and said to them, "We, as far as we are able, have bought back our Jewish brothers who have been sold to the nations, but you even sell your brothers that they may be sold to us!" They were silent and could not find a word 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 and Abagtha, Zethar and Carkas, the seven eunuchs who served in the presence of King Ahasuerus,

Psalm 104:15

and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man's heart.

Psalm 112:9

He has distributed freely; he has given to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn is exalted in honor.

Ecclesiastes 2:3

I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine -- my heart still guiding me with wisdom -- and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life.

Ecclesiastes 9:7

Go, eat your bread in joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do.

Isaiah 23:18

Her merchandise and her wages will be holy to the LORD. It will not be stored or hoarded, but her merchandise will supply abundant food and fine clothing for those who dwell before the LORD.

Isaiah 24:11

There is an outcry in the streets for lack of wine; all joy has grown dark; the gladness of the earth is banished.

Matthew 17:27

However, not to give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook and take the first fish that comes up, and when you open its mouth you will find a shekel. Take that and give it to them for me and for yourself."

Matthew 19:21

Jesus said to him, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess 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 ample goods laid up for many years; relax, eat, drink, be merry.'

Luke 16:9

And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth,[4] so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.

Luke 8:3

and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them[1] out of their means.

Acts 11:29

So the disciples determined, everyone according to his ability, to send relief to the brothers[3] living in Judea.

Acts 2:45

And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need.

1 Peter 4:3

The time that is past suffices for doing what the Gentiles want to do, living in sensuality, passions, drunkenness, orgies, drinking parties, and lawless idolatry.

Judges 14:10

His father went down to the woman, and Samson prepared a feast there, for so the young men used to do.

Judges 9:13

But the vine said to them, 'Shall I leave my wine that cheers God and men and go hold sway over the trees?'

1 Samuel 25:36

And Abigail came to Nabal, and behold, 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. So she told him nothing at all until the morning light.