Ecclesiastes 6:2

a man to whom God gives wealth, riches, and honor, so that he lacks none of his heart's desires but God does not give him the capability to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger consumes them. This is pointless and a grievous affliction.

Psalm 17:14

from men, LORD, by your hand from men who belong to this world, whose reward is only in this life. But as for your treasured ones, may their stomachs be full, may their children have an abundance, and may they leave wealth to their offspring.

Ecclesiastes 5:19

Furthermore, for every person to whom God has given wealth, riches, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept this allotment, and to rejoice in his work this is a gift from God.

1 Kings 3:13

I'm also giving you what you haven't requested: both riches and honor, so that no other king will be comparable to you during your lifetime.

Psalm 73:7

Their eyes bulge from obesity and the imaginations of their mind cross the border into sin.

Deuteronomy 8:7-10

because the LORD your God is bringing you to a good land a land with rivers and deep springs flowing to the valleys and hills.

Deuteronomy 28:33

"A people whom you don't know will devour what your land and labor produces. You'll be only oppressed and discouraged continuously

Deuteronomy 28:43

The foreigner in your midst will be elevated higher and higher over you, while you are brought low little by little.

Judges 18:10

When you invade, you'll meet a carefree people living in a spacious territory. God has given it into your control it's a place that lacks nothing on this earth!"

1 Chronicles 29:25

and the LORD exalted Solomon magnificently in the sight of all Israel, bestowing upon him royal majesty such as had not been given to any king in Israel before him.

1 Chronicles 29:28

He died at a good old age, having lived a full life, replete with riches and honor, and with his son Solomon reigning in his place.

2 Chronicles 1:11

God told Solomon, "Since you had this in mind, to ask neither to focus on riches, wealth, honor, or the lives of those who hate you, nor have you requested a long life, but instead you have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, so that you may rule my people over whom I have established you as king,

Job 21:9-15

Their houses are safe from fear, and God's chastisement never visits them.

Psalm 39:6

In fact, people walk around as shadows. Surely, they busy themselves for nothing, heaping up possessions but not knowing who will get them.

Ecclesiastes 2:4-10

With respect to my extravagant works, I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.

Ecclesiastes 4:4

Then I examined all sorts of work, including all kinds of excellent achievements that create envy in others. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

Consider someone who is alone, having neither son nor brother. There is no end to all of his work, and he is never satisfied with wealth. "So for whom do I work," he asks, "and deprive myself of pleasure?" This, too, is pointless and a terrible tragedy.

Ecclesiastes 5:16

This is also a painful tragedy: However a person comes, he also departs; so what does he gain as he labors after the wind?

Lamentations 5:2

Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, and our homes to foreigners.

Daniel 5:18

Your majesty, the Most High God gave your grandfather Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty, as well as greatness, glory, and splendor.

Hosea 7:9

Foreigners have consumed his strength, and he hasn't noticed. Furthermore, his head is sprinkled with gray hair, but he doesn't realize it.

Luke 12:19-20

Then I'll say to myself, "You've stored up plenty of good things for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself."'

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

General references

Bible References

A man

Ecclesiastes 5:19
Furthermore, for every person to whom God has given wealth, riches, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept this allotment, and to rejoice in his work this is a gift from God.
1 Kings 3:13
I'm also giving you what you haven't requested: both riches and honor, so that no other king will be comparable to you during your lifetime.
1 Chronicles 29:25
and the LORD exalted Solomon magnificently in the sight of all Israel, bestowing upon him royal majesty such as had not been given to any king in Israel before him.
2 Chronicles 1:11
God told Solomon, "Since you had this in mind, to ask neither to focus on riches, wealth, honor, or the lives of those who hate you, nor have you requested a long life, but instead you have asked for wisdom and knowledge for yourself, so that you may rule my people over whom I have established you as king,
Daniel 5:18
Your majesty, the Most High God gave your grandfather Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty, as well as greatness, glory, and splendor.

So

Ecclesiastes 2:4
With respect to my extravagant works, I built houses for myself; I planted vineyards for myself.
Deuteronomy 8:7
because the LORD your God is bringing you to a good land a land with rivers and deep springs flowing to the valleys and hills.
Judges 18:10
When you invade, you'll meet a carefree people living in a spacious territory. God has given it into your control it's a place that lacks nothing on this earth!"
Job 21:9
Their houses are safe from fear, and God's chastisement never visits them.
Psalm 17:14
from men, LORD, by your hand from men who belong to this world, whose reward is only in this life. But as for your treasured ones, may their stomachs be full, may their children have an abundance, and may they leave wealth to their offspring.
Psalm 73:7
Their eyes bulge from obesity and the imaginations of their mind cross the border into sin.
Luke 12:19
Then I'll say to myself, "You've stored up plenty of good things for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and enjoy yourself."'

But

Deuteronomy 28:33
"A people whom you don't know will devour what your land and labor produces. You'll be only oppressed and discouraged continuously
Psalm 39:6
In fact, people walk around as shadows. Surely, they busy themselves for nothing, heaping up possessions but not knowing who will get them.
Lamentations 5:2
Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, and our homes to foreigners.
Hosea 7:9
Foreigners have consumed his strength, and he hasn't noticed. Furthermore, his head is sprinkled with gray hair, but he doesn't realize it.

Vanity

Ecclesiastes 4:4
Then I examined all sorts of work, including all kinds of excellent achievements that create envy in others. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.
Ecclesiastes 5:16
This is also a painful tragedy: However a person comes, he also departs; so what does he gain as he labors after the wind?

General references

Ecclesiastes 3:13
moreover, every person should eat, drink, and enjoy the benefits of everything that he undertakes, since it is a gift from God.
Zechariah 9:6
A strange people will inhabit Ashdod, and I will eliminate the arrogance of Philistia.

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