Ecclesiastes 5:7

Tree of Life Version

If you see the oppression of the poor or perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the matter. For one authority watches over another authority, and higher ones are over them.

Cross References

Proverbs 23:17

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be in the fear of Adonai.

Ecclesiastes 12:13

A final word, when all has been heard: Fear God and keep His mitzvot! For this applies to all mankind.

Ecclesiastes 3:14

I know that everything that God does will endure forever. There is no adding to it or taking from it. God has made it so, that they will revere Him.

Ecclesiastes 3:16

I have also seen under the sun: In the place of justice there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there was wickedness.

Ecclesiastes 5:3

When you swear a vow to God, don’t delay in fulfilling it. For He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It is good to grasp the one and not withdraw your hand from the other. For the one who fears God will escape both extremes.

Ecclesiastes 8:12

Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and prolong his days, yet I know that it will be well for those who fear God, for those who revere Him.

Ecclesiastes 8:13

But it will not go well with the wicked, and he will not lengthen his days like a shadow, because he does not fear God.

Ecclesiastes 8:9

I have seen all this while applying my mind to everything done under the sun: sometimes one person dominates another person to his own harm.

Matthew 12:36

But I tell you that on the Day of Judgment, men will give account for every careless word they speak.