Ecclesiastes 7:18

American Standard Version (1901)

It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 12:13 : 13 [This is] the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole [duty] of man.
  • Eccl 8:12 : 12 Though a sinner do evil a hundred times, and prolong his [days], yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, that fear before him:
  • Eccl 11:6 : 6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thy hand; for thou knowest not which shall prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
  • Luke 11:42 : 42 But woe unto you Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and every herb, and pass over justice and the love of God: but these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.
  • Jer 32:40 : 40 and I will make an everlasting covenant with them, that I will not turn away from following them, to do them good; and I will put my fear in their hearts, that they may not depart from me.
  • Mal 4:2 : 2 But unto you that fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings; and ye shall go forth, and gambol as calves of the stall.
  • Luke 1:50 : 50 And his mercy is unto generations and generations On them that fear him.
  • Ps 25:12-14 : 12 What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose. 13 His soul shall dwell at ease; And his seed shall inherit the land. 14 The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.
  • Ps 145:19-20 : 19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them. 20 Jehovah preserveth all them that love him; But all the wicked will he destroy.
  • Prov 4:25-27 : 25 Let thine eyes look right on, And let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 26 Make level the path of thy feet, And let all thy ways be established. 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: Remove thy foot from evil.
  • Prov 8:20 : 20 I walk in the way of righteousness, In the midst of the paths of justice;
  • Eccl 3:14 : 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it; and God hath done it, that men should fear before him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:23
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    23The fear of Jehovah [tendeth] to life; And he [that hath it] shall abide satisfied; He shall not be visited with evil.

  • Eccl 7:19
    76%

    19Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.

  • Eccl 7:14-17
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    75%

    14In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yea, God hath made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything [that shall be] after him.

    15All this have I seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth [his life] in his evil-doing.

    16Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?

    17Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

  • Eccl 3:14
    74%

    14I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it; and God hath done it, that men should fear before him.

  • Job 28:28
    73%

    28And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; And to depart from evil is understanding.

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    73%

    26In the fear of Jehovah is strong confidence; And his children shall have a place of refuge.

    27The fear of Jehovah is a fountain of life, That one may depart from the snares of death.

  • Job 13:21
    73%

    21Withdraw thy hand far from me; And let not thy terror make me afraid.

  • Prov 14:16
    72%

    16A wise man feareth, and departeth from evil; But the fool beareth himself insolently, and is confident.

  • Prov 3:7
    72%

    7Be not wise in thine own eyes; Fear Jehovah, and depart from evil:

  • Job 17:9
    72%

    9Yet shall the righteous hold on his way, And he that hath clean hands shall wax stronger and stronger.

  • Prov 4:13
    72%

    13Take fast hold of instruction; Let her not go: Keep her; For she is thy life.

  • Ps 111:10
    72%

    10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all they that do [his commandments] : His praise endureth for ever.

  • Eccl 8:12
    72%

    12Though a sinner do evil a hundred times, and prolong his [days], yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, that fear before him:

  • Prov 28:14
    72%

    14Happy is the man that feareth alway; But he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.

  • Prov 3:27
    72%

    27Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, When it is in the power of thy hand to do it.

  • Prov 2:5
    72%

    5Then shalt thou understand the fear of Jehovah, And find the knowledge of God.

  • Eccl 12:13
    71%

    13[This is] the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole [duty] of man.

  • Ps 64:9
    71%

    9And all men shall fear; And they shall declare the work of God, And shall wisely consider of his doing.

  • Job 5:27
    71%

    27Lo this, we have searched it, so it is; Hear it, and know thou it for thy good.

  • Prov 9:10
    71%

    10The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom; And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Ps 37:27
    71%

    27Depart from evil, and do good; And dwell for evermore.

  • Ps 128:4
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    4Behold, thus shall the man be blessed That feareth Jehovah.

  • Prov 2:20
    71%

    20That thou mayest walk in the way of good men, And keep the paths of the righteous.

  • Job 11:15
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    15Surely then shalt thou lift up thy face without spot; Yea, thou shalt be stedfast, and shalt not fear:

  • Eccl 5:7
    71%

    7For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God.

  • Job 36:18
    70%

    18For let not wrath stir thee up against chastisements; Neither let the greatness of the ransom turn thee aside.

  • Heb 10:31
    70%

    31It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

  • Job 24:22
    70%

    22Yet [God] preserveth the mighty by his power: He riseth up that hath no assurance of life.

  • Job 15:4
    70%

    4Yea, thou doest away with fear, And hinderest devotion before God.

  • Eccl 8:2-3
    2 verses
    70%

    2I [counsel thee], Keep the king's command, and that in regard of the oath of God.

    3Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

  • Prov 19:8
    70%

    8He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: He that keepeth understanding shall find good.

  • Eccl 7:11
    70%

    11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.

  • Eccl 8:5
    70%

    5Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart discerneth time and judgment:

  • Prov 4:7
    70%

    7Wisdom [is] the principal thing; [Therefore] get wisdom; Yea, with all thy getting get understanding.

  • Job 4:6
    70%

    6Is not thy fear [of God] thy confidence, [And] the integrity of thy ways thy hope?

  • Prov 15:16
    70%

    16Better is little, with the fear of Jehovah, Than great treasure and trouble therewith.

  • Deut 7:19
    70%

    19the great trials which thine eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, whereby Jehovah thy God brought thee out: so shall Jehovah thy God do unto all the peoples of whom thou art afraid.

  • Prov 16:20
    70%

    20He that giveth heed unto the word shall find good; And whoso trusteth in Jehovah, happy is he.

  • Eccl 9:10
    70%

    10Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do [it] with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, whither thou goest.

  • Eccl 7:2
    70%

    2It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.

  • Ps 25:12
    69%

    12What man is he that feareth Jehovah? Him shall he instruct in the way that he shall choose.

  • Prov 1:7
    69%

    7The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge; [But] the foolish despise wisdom and instruction.

  • Prov 24:11
    69%

    11Deliver them that are carried away unto death, And those that are ready to be slain see that thou hold back.

  • Prov 3:21
    69%

    21My son, let them not depart from thine eyes; Keep sound wisdom and discretion:

  • Prov 23:17
    69%

    17Let not thy heart envy sinners; But [be thou] in the fear of Jehovah all the day long: