Verse 7

If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights being denied, do not be surprised at such matters. For one official is watched by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.

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  • Eccl 12:13 : 13 Now that all has been heard, here is the conclusion: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.
  • Eccl 7:18 : 18 It is good to grasp one thing and not let go of the other, for the one who fears God will avoid all extremes.
  • Eccl 8:12 : 12 Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and lives a long time, I know that it will be well with those who fear God, who honor Him.
  • Prov 23:17 : 17 Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord all day long.
  • Eccl 3:14 : 14 I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it nor taken from it. God does this so that people will fear Him.
  • Eccl 5:3 : 3 When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, for He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you promise.
  • Isa 50:10-11 : 10 Who among you fears the LORD and listens to the voice of his servant? Let the one who walks in darkness, who has no light, trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God. 11 But look, all of you who light fires and equip yourselves with burning torches, walk in the light of your fire and in the torches you have set ablaze. This you will receive from my hand: you will lie down in torment.
  • Matt 12:36 : 36 I tell you, on the Day of Judgment, people will give an account for every idle word they speak.