Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.

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Bible References

It is good and comely

Ecclesiastes 2:24
There is nothing better for people than to eat and drink, and to find enjoyment in their work. I also perceived that this ability to find enjoyment comes from God.
Ecclesiastes 3:12
I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,
Ecclesiastes 8:15
So I recommend the enjoyment of life, for there is nothing better on earth for a person to do except to eat, drink, and enjoy life. So joy will accompany him in his toil during the days of his life which God gives him on earth.
Ecclesiastes 9:7
Go, eat your food with joy, and drink your wine with a happy heart, because God has already approved your works.
Ecclesiastes 11:9
Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the impulses of your heart and the desires of your eyes, but know that God will judge your motives and actions.
1 Timothy 6:17
Command those who are rich in this world's goods not to be haughty or to set their hope on riches, which are uncertain, but on God who richly provides us with all things for our enjoyment.

It is his

Ecclesiastes 2:10
I did not restrain myself from getting whatever I wanted; I did not deny myself anything that would bring me pleasure. So all my accomplishments gave me joy; this was my reward for all my effort.
Ecclesiastes 3:22
So I perceived there is nothing better than for people to enjoy their work, because that is their reward; for who can show them what the future holds?
Jeremiah 52:34
He was given daily provisions by the king of Babylon for the rest of his life until the day he died.

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Ecclesiastes 3:13
and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil, for these things are a gift from God.

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