Ecclesiastes 4:4
I saw that all labor and all skillful work is due to a man’s jealousy of his friend.
Ecclesiastes 1:14
I have seen all the things that are done under the sun and have found everything to be futile, a pursuit of the wind.
Ecclesiastes 2:21
When there is a man whose work was done with wisdom, knowledge, and skill,
Genesis 4:4-8
And Abel also presented an offering—some of the firstborn of his flock and their fat portions.
Genesis 37:2-11
These are the family records of Jacob.
At 17 years of age, Joseph tended sheep with his brothers. The young man was working with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives,
1 Samuel 18:8-9
Saul was furious and resented this song.
1 Samuel 18:14-16
and continued to be successful in all his activities because the Lord was with him.
1 Samuel 18:29-30
and he became even more afraid of David. As a result, Saul was David’s enemy from then on.
Proverbs 27:4
but who can withstand jealousy?
Ecclesiastes 2:26
For to the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy,
Ecclesiastes 4:16
There is no limit to all the people who were before them, yet those who come later will not rejoice in him. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:9
Better what the eyes see than wandering desire.
Ecclesiastes 6:11
For when there are many words, they increase futility.
Matthew 27:18
For he knew they had handed Him over because of envy.
Acts 7:9
“The patriarchs became jealous of Joseph and sold him into Egypt, but God was with him
James 4:5
Or do you think it’s without reason the Scripture says that the Spirit who lives in us yearns jealously?
1 John 3:12
unlike Cain,
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At 17 years of age, Joseph tended sheep with his brothers. The young man was working with the sons of Bilhah and Zilpah, his father’s wives,
but who can withstand jealousy?
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“Absolute futility. Everything is futile.”