Ecclesiastes 7:18

World English Bible (2000)

It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that don't withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come forth from them all.

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Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 12:13 : 13 This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
  • Eccl 8:12 : 12 Though a sinner commits crimes a hundred times, and lives long, yet surely I know that it will be better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him.
  • Eccl 11:6 : 6 In the morning sow your seed, and in the evening don't withhold your hand; for you don't know which will prosper, whether this or that, or whether they both will be equally good.
  • Luke 11:42 : 42 But woe to you Pharisees! For you tithe mint and rue and every herb, but you bypass justice and the love of God. You ought to have done these, and not to have left 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 to you who fear my name shall the sun of righteousness arise with healing in its wings. You will go out, and leap like calves of the stall.
  • Luke 1:50 : 50 His mercy is for generations of generations on those who fear him.
  • Ps 25:12-14 : 12 What man is he who fears Yahweh? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose. 13 His soul shall dwell at ease. His seed shall inherit the land. 14 The friendship of Yahweh is with those who fear him. He will show them his covenant.
  • Ps 145:19-20 : 19 He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them. 20 Yahweh preserves all those who love him, but all the wicked he will destroy.
  • Prov 4:25-27 : 25 Let your eyes look straight ahead. Fix your gaze directly before you. 26 Make the path of your feet level. Let all of your ways be established. 27 Don't turn to the right hand nor to the left. Remove your 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 whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; and God has done it, that men should fear before him.

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    23 The fear of Yahweh leads to life, then contentment; he rests and will not be touched by trouble.

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

  • Eccl 7:14-17
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    14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.

    15 All this have I seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who lives long in his evildoing.

    16 Don't be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

    17 Don't be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?

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    14 I know that whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; and God has done it, that men should fear before him.

  • Job 28:28
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    28 To man he said, 'Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom. To depart from evil is understanding.'"

  • Prov 14:26-27
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    26 In the fear of Yahweh is a secure fortress, and he will be a refuge for his children.

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  • Job 13:21
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    21 withdraw your hand far from me; and don't let your terror make me afraid.

  • Prov 14:16
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    16 A wise man fears, and shuns evil, but the fool is hotheaded and reckless.

  • Prov 3:7
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    7 Don't be wise in your own eyes. Fear Yahweh, and depart from evil.

  • Job 17:9
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    9 Yet shall the righteous hold on his way. He who has clean hands shall grow stronger and stronger.

  • Prov 4:13
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    13 Take firm hold of instruction. Don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.

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    10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. All those who do his work have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!

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    12 Though a sinner commits crimes a hundred times, and lives long, yet surely I know that it will be better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him.

  • Prov 28:14
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    14 Blessed is the man who always fears; but one who hardens his heart falls into trouble.

  • Prov 3:27
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    27 Don't withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do it.

  • Prov 2:5
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    5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God.

  • Eccl 12:13
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    13 This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.

  • Ps 64:9
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    9 All mankind shall be afraid. They shall declare the work of God, and shall wisely ponder what he has done.

  • Job 5:27
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    27 Look this, we have searched it, so it is. Hear it, and know it for your good."

  • Prov 9:10
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    10 The fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

  • Ps 37:27
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    27 Depart from evil, and do good. Live securely forever.

  • Ps 128:4
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    4 Behold, thus is the man blessed who fears Yahweh.

  • Prov 2:20
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    20 that you may walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous.

  • Job 11:15
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    15 Surely then you shall lift up your face without spot; Yes, you shall be steadfast, and shall not fear:

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

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    22 Yet God preserves the mighty by his power. He rises up who has no assurance of life.

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    4 Yes, you do away with fear, and hinder devotion before God.

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    2 I say, "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.

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    8 He who gets wisdom loves his own soul. He who keeps understanding shall find good.

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    11 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.

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    5 Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.

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    7 Wisdom is supreme. Get wisdom. Yes, though it costs all your possessions, get understanding.

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    6 Isn't your piety your confidence? Isn't the integrity of your ways your hope?

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    16 Better is little, with the fear of Yahweh, than great treasure with trouble.

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    19 the great trials which your eyes saw, and the signs, and the wonders, and the mighty hand, and the outstretched arm, by which Yahweh your God brought you out: so shall Yahweh your God do to all the peoples of whom you are afraid.

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    20 He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.

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    10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in Sheol, where you are going.

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    2 It 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 should take this to heart.

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    12 What man is he who fears Yahweh? He shall instruct him in the way that he shall choose.

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

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    17 Don't let your heart envy sinners; but rather fear Yahweh all the day long.