Ecclesiastes 5:7

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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.

Additional Resources

Other Translations

Referenced Verses

  • 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.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • Eccl 5:1-6
    6 verses
    84%

    1Do not be hasty with your mouth, and do not let your heart rush to speak anything before God, for God is in heaven and you are on earth. Therefore, let your words be few.

    2Dreams come from too much activity, and a fool’s voice is known by many words.

    3When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, for He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill what you promise.

    4It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.

    5Do not let your mouth cause you to sin, and do not tell God’s messenger that it was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your words and destroy the work of your hands?

    6Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore, fear God.

  • Job 33:14-15
    2 verses
    74%

    14For God speaks in one way and in two, yet no one perceives it.

    15In a dream, a vision of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men, while they slumber on their beds,

  • Job 7:14
    74%

    14then you frighten me with dreams and terrify me with visions.

  • Eccl 5:8
    72%

    8The benefit of the land is for everyone; even a king depends on the field being cultivated.

  • Dan 4:5
    71%

    5Finally, Daniel came before me (whose name is Belteshazzar, named after my god, and in whom the spirit of the holy gods resides), and I told him the dream.

  • Eccl 7:21-22
    2 verses
    71%

    21Do not pay attention to every word people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you.

    22For you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others.

  • Job 4:13
    71%

    13In disquieting dreams from visions of the night, when deep sleep falls upon men,

  • Prov 10:19
    71%

    19When words are many, sin is unavoidable, but the one who restrains his lips is wise.

  • Eccl 7:16-18
    3 verses
    71%

    16Do not be overly righteous, neither make yourself too wise—why destroy yourself?

    17Do not be excessively wicked, and do not act foolishly—why should you die before your time?

    18It is good to grasp one thing and not let go of the other, for the one who fears God will avoid all extremes.

  • Jer 29:8
    70%

    8This is what the LORD of Armies, the God of Israel, says: Do not let the prophets or diviners among you deceive you, and do not listen to the dreams that you are dreaming.

  • Prov 15:16
    70%

    16Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great treasure and turmoil with it.

  • Job 15:4
    69%

    4But you are tearing down reverence and diminishing devotion to God.

  • Eccl 6:9
    69%

    9Better is what the eyes see than the wandering of desire. This too is meaningless and a chasing after the wind.

  • Prov 2:5
    69%

    5then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God.

  • Eccl 6:11
    68%

    11The more words, the more meaningless—and what advantage does that bring to anyone?

  • Eccl 4:6
    68%

    6Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind.

  • Eccl 12:12-13
    2 verses
    68%

    12But beyond these, my son, be warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.

    13Now that all has been heard, here is the conclusion: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.

  • Eccl 8:2
    68%

    2I advise you to obey the king's command and stay true to your oath made before God.

  • Prov 30:6
    68%

    6Do not add to his words, or he will rebuke you and prove you a liar.

  • Dan 2:9
    68%

    9If you do not make the dream known to me, there is only one decree for you. You have agreed to speak false and corrupt words before me until the situation changes. Therefore, tell me the dream, so that I may know that you can reveal its interpretation."

  • Dan 2:28
    68%

    28However, there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has made known to King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the latter days. Your dream and the visions in your mind as you lay on your bed are as follows.

  • Eccl 12:8
    68%

    8'Utter futility,' says the Teacher. 'Everything is futile!'

  • Prov 19:23
    68%

    23The fear of the LORD leads to life; one is content and rests untroubled by harm.

  • Prov 3:25
    68%

    25Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked when it comes.

  • Gen 37:6
    68%

    6Joseph said to them, "Please listen to this dream I had.

  • Eccl 5:12
    68%

    12I have seen a grievous evil under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owners.

  • Eccl 7:5-6
    2 verses
    68%

    5It is better to hear the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.

    6For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of fools—this too is meaningless.

  • Eccl 7:10
    68%

    10Do not say, 'Why were the old days better than these?' For it is not wise to ask such questions.

  • Job 35:16
    68%

    16Job opens his mouth with empty words; without knowledge, he multiplies his speech.

  • Ps 127:2
    67%

    2It is futile for you to rise early and stay up late, eating the bread of toil, for He grants sleep to His beloved.

  • Eccl 2:23
    67%

    23All their days are full of sorrow, and their work is filled with grief; even at night their mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.

  • Prov 3:7
    67%

    7Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  • Eph 5:6
    67%

    6Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God is coming upon the sons of disobedience.

  • Prov 20:2
    67%

    2The roar of a king is like the growl of a young lion; whoever provokes him to anger risks his life.

  • Eccl 11:8
    67%

    8For if a person lives many years, let him rejoice in all of them, but let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. All that comes is meaningless.

  • Eccl 11:10
    67%

    10Remove vexation from your heart and put away distress from your body, for youth and the dawn of life are fleeting.

  • Prov 23:17
    67%

    17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but live in the fear of the Lord all day long.

  • Job 22:10
    67%

    10That is why snares are all around you, and sudden terror overwhelms you.