Ecclesiastes 7:18

NET Bible® (New English Translation)

It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 12:13 : 13 Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
  • Eccl 8:12 : 12 Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people– for they stand in fear before him.
  • Eccl 11:6 : 6 Sow your seed in the morning, and do not stop working until the evening; for you do not know which activity will succeed– whether this one or that one, or whether both will prosper equally.
  • Luke 11:42 : 42 “But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, rue, and every herb, yet you neglect justice and love for God! But you should have done these things without neglecting the others.
  • Jer 32:40 : 40 I will make a lasting covenant with them that I will never stop doing good to them. I will fill their hearts and minds with respect for me so that they will never again turn away from me.
  • Mal 4:2 : 2 But for you who respect my name, the sun of vindication will rise with healing wings, and you will skip about like calves released from the stall.
  • Luke 1:50 : 50 from generation to generation he is merciful to those who fear him.
  • Ps 25:12-14 : 12 The LORD shows his faithful followers the way they should live. 13 They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land. 14 The LORD’s loyal followers receive his guidance, and he reveals his covenantal demands to them.
  • Ps 145:19-20 : 19 He satisfies the desire of his loyal followers; he hears their cry for help and delivers them. 20 The LORD protects all those who love him, but he destroys all the wicked.
  • Prov 4:25-27 : 25 Let your eyes look directly in front of you and let your gaze look straight before you. 26 Make the path for your feet level, so that all your ways may be established. 27 Do not turn to the right or to the left; turn yourself away from evil.
  • Prov 8:20 : 20 I walk in the path of righteousness, in the pathway of justice,
  • Eccl 3:14 : 14 God’s Sovereignty I also know that whatever God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken away from it. God has made it this way, so that men will fear him.

Similar Verses (AI)

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  • Prov 19:23
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    23Fearing the LORD leads to life, and one who does so will live satisfied; he will not be afflicted by calamity.

  • Eccl 7:19
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    19Wisdom Needed Because No One is Truly Righteous Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

  • Eccl 7:14-17
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    14In times of prosperity be joyful, but in times of adversity consider this: God has made one as well as the other, so that no one can discover what the future holds.

    15Exceptions to the Law of Retribution During the days of my fleeting life I have seen both of these things: Sometimes a righteous person dies prematurely in spite of his righteousness, and sometimes a wicked person lives long in spite of his evil deeds.

    16So do not be excessively righteous or excessively wise; otherwise you might be disappointed.

    17Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool; otherwise you might die before your time.

  • Eccl 3:14
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    14God’s Sovereignty I also know that whatever God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken away from it. God has made it this way, so that men will fear him.

  • Job 28:28
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    28And he said to mankind,‘The fear of the LORD– that is wisdom, and to turn away from evil is understanding.’”

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    26In the fear of the LORD one has strong confidence, and it will be a refuge for his children.

    27The fear of the LORD is like a life-giving fountain, to turn people from deadly snares.

  • Job 13:21
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    21Remove your hand far from me and stop making me afraid with your terror.

  • Prov 14:16
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    16A wise person is cautious and turns from evil, but a fool throws off restraint and is overconfident.

  • Prov 3:7
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    7Do not be wise in your own estimation; fear the LORD and turn away from evil.

  • Job 17:9
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    9But the righteous man holds to his way, and the one with clean hands grows stronger.

  • Prov 4:13
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    13Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.

  • Ps 111:10
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    10To obey the LORD is the fundamental principle for wise living; all who carry out his precepts acquire good moral insight. He will receive praise forever.

  • Eccl 8:12
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    12Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people– for they stand in fear before him.

  • Prov 28:14
    72%

    14Blessed is the one who is always cautious, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into evil.

  • Prov 3:27
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    27Wisdom Demonstrated in Relationships with People Do not withhold good from those who need it, when you have the ability to help.

  • Prov 2:5
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    5then you will understand how to fear the LORD, and you will discover knowledge about God.

  • Eccl 12:13
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    13Having heard everything, I have reached this conclusion: Fear God and keep his commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.

  • Ps 64:9
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    9and all people will fear. They will proclaim what God has done, and reflect on his deeds.

  • Job 5:27
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    27Look, we have investigated this, so it is true. Hear it, and apply it for your own good.”

  • Prov 9:10
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    10The beginning of wisdom is to fear the LORD, and acknowledging the Holy One is understanding.

  • Ps 37:27
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    27Turn away from evil! Do what is right! Then you will enjoy lasting security.

  • Ps 128:4
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    4Yes indeed, the man who fears the LORD will be blessed in this way.

  • Prov 2:20
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    20So you will walk in the way of good people, and will keep on the paths of the righteous.

  • Job 11:15
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    15For then you will lift up your face without blemish; you will be securely established and will not fear.

  • Eccl 5:7
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    7Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!

  • Job 36:18
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    18Be careful that no one entices you with riches; do not let a large bribe turn you aside.

  • Heb 10:31
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    31It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.

  • Job 24:22
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    22But God drags off the mighty by his power; when God rises up against him, he has no faith in his life.

  • Job 15:4
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    4But you even break off piety, and hinder meditation before God.

  • Eccl 8:2-3
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    2Obey the king’s command, because you took an oath before God to be loyal to him.

    3Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste– do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.

  • Prov 19:8
    70%

    8The one who acquires understanding loves himself; the one who preserves understanding will prosper.

  • Eccl 7:11
    70%

    11Wisdom Can Lengthen One’s Life Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

  • Eccl 8:5
    70%

    5Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.

  • Prov 4:7
    70%

    7Wisdom is supreme– so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

  • Job 4:6
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    6Is not your piety your confidence, and your blameless ways your hope?

  • Prov 15:16
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    16Better is little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth and turmoil with it.

  • Deut 7:19
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    19the great judgments you saw, the signs and wonders, the strength and power by which he brought you out– thus the LORD your God will do to all the people you fear.

  • Prov 16:20
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    20The one who deals wisely in a matter will find success, and blessed is the one who trusts in the LORD.

  • Eccl 9:10
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    10Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, because there is neither work nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave, the place where you will eventually go.

  • Eccl 7:2
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    2It is better to go to a funeral than a feast. For death is the destiny of every person, and the living should take this to heart.

  • Ps 25:12
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    12The LORD shows his faithful followers the way they should live.

  • Prov 1:7
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    7Introduction to the Theme of the Book Fearing the LORD is the beginning of discernment, but fools have despised wisdom and moral instruction.

  • Prov 24:11
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    11Deliver those being taken away to death, and hold back those slipping to the slaughter.

  • Prov 3:21
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    21My child, do not let them escape from your sight; safeguard sound wisdom and discretion.

  • Prov 23:17
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    17Do not let your heart envy sinners, but rather be zealous in fearing the LORD all the time.