Thematic Bible: Earthly
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Earthly » Reward » Earthly, a source of temptation
Your rulers are rebels, friends with thieves. They all love bribes and run after gifts. They never defend orphans. They do not listen to the widows' pleas.
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Never pervert justice. Always be impartial. Never take a bribe, because bribes blind wise people and deny justice to those who are in the right.
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They diligently seek to do evil with their hands. The prince asks and the judge is ready for a bribe. The great man utters his own evil desire. They weave it together.
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The leaders judge for a bribe, and the priests teach for wages! The prophets predict for money yet they rely on Jehovah when they say: Is not Jehovah in the midst of us? No evil will come upon us.
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Daniel answered the king: Keep your gifts and give your rewards to another. I will read the writing to the king, and make known to him the interpretation.
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Naaman returned to Elisha with all his men and said: Now I realize there is no god but the God of Israel. Please accept a gift from me.
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The elders of Moab and Midian left. They took money with them to pay for Balaam's services. They came to Balaam and told him what Balak had said.
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I will make sure you are richly rewarded. I will do whatever you ask. Please, come and curse (execrate) these people for me.'
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Then the king said to the prophet: Come home with me and have something to eat. I will reward you for what you have done.
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Earthly » Joy joy » Joy, earthly
Even in laughter the heart has pain; and joy may end in grief.
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The success of the wicked is brief and the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.
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Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I did not withhold joy from my heart. My heart took pleasure in all my work and this was my reward.
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For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.
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Joy and gladness are taken away from the orchards. No one sings or shouts in the vineyards! No one treads out wine at the presses, for I have put an end to the shouting.
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Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
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Earthly » Of priests honour » General references to
He died at a very old age, wealthy and respected, and his son Solomon succeeded him as king.
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I will make sure you are richly rewarded. I will do whatever you ask. Please, come and curse (execrate) these people for me.'
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Jehovah gave Jehoshaphat firm control over the kingdom of Judah. The people brought him gifts, so that he became wealthy and highly honored.
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Hezekiah became richer and was highly honored. He prepared storehouses for himself to hold silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuables.
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Earthly » Refused for obedience » Are deceptive treasures
He who lays up (earthly) treasure for himself is not rich toward God.
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You sow much and reap little. You eat but you do not have enough! You drink and yet you are not filled. You clothe yourselves but you are not warm. You earns wages, only to put them in a purse with holes in it.
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You say, I am rich and have become wealthy and have need of nothing." You do not know that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.
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We brought nothing into the world and we can carry nothing out.
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He considered the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures of Egypt. He looked intently (respectfully) for the payment of the reward.
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Earthly » Heritage » Earthly
The promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world was not through the law but through righteousness by faith.
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Blessed are the meek (gentle) (mild) (humble), for they will inherit the earth.
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The meek (gentle) (mild) (humble) will inherit the earth and will delight in the abundance 0f peace.
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Those blessed by him will inherit the land. But those cursed by him will be destroyed.
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When you cry out, let your collection of idols deliver you. But the wind will carry them all away. A breath will take them. But he who puts his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain.
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Earthly » Vision a source of temptation » To lot
Lot looked up and saw that the district of the Jordan River was well watered, like the garden of Jehovah, like the land of Egypt, toward Zoar. This was before Jehovah destroyed Sodom and Gomorrah.
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Abram lived in the land of Canaan, while Lot lived among the cities of the plain and pitched his tents near Sodom.
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Earthly » Refused for obedience » Uprightness
He spoke an illustration to them: The land of a rich man produced well. He reasoned to himself, what will I do? I have nowhere to store my fruits? He said: I would pull down my barns and build larger barns. I will store all my grain and goods there. read more.
I will say to my self: 'You have many possessions saved for many years. Take it easy and eat, drink and be merry.' But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?' He who lays up (earthly) treasure for himself is not rich toward God.
I will say to my self: 'You have many possessions saved for many years. Take it easy and eat, drink and be merry.' But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?' He who lays up (earthly) treasure for himself is not rich toward God.
A rich man dressed in the most expensive clothes and lived in great luxury every day. A poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, used to be brought to the rich man's door. He hoped he could eat the bits of food that fell from the rich man's table. Then the dogs would come and lick his sores. read more.
The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man died and was buried. He was in great torment in the grave (hades). He looked up and saw Abraham, far away, with Lazarus at his side. He called out: Father Abraham! Take pity on me! Please send Lazarus to dip his finger in some water and cool off my tongue. I am in torment in this fire! Abraham said: Remember, my son, in your lifetime you were given good things, while Lazarus got all the bad things. Now he is enjoying himself while you are in torment. There is a deep pit lying between us, so that those who want to cross over from here to you cannot do so. And no one can cross over to us from where you are. The rich man said: I beg you, father Abraham, send Lazarus to my father's house. Have him go warn my five brothers that they will not come to this place of torment. Abraham said: Your brothers have Moses and the prophets to warn them. They should listen to them. The rich man responded: It is not enough father Abraham! If someone from the dead went to them they would repent. Abraham said: If they would not listen to Moses and the prophets, they would not listen to someone from the dead.
The poor man died and was carried by the angels to Abraham's bosom. The rich man died and was buried. He was in great torment in the grave (hades). He looked up and saw Abraham, far away, with Lazarus at his side. He called out: Father Abraham! Take pity on me! Please send Lazarus to dip his finger in some water and cool off my tongue. I am in torment in this fire! Abraham said: Remember, my son, in your lifetime you were given good things, while Lazarus got all the bad things. Now he is enjoying himself while you are in torment. There is a deep pit lying between us, so that those who want to cross over from here to you cannot do so. And no one can cross over to us from where you are. The rich man said: I beg you, father Abraham, send Lazarus to my father's house. Have him go warn my five brothers that they will not come to this place of torment. Abraham said: Your brothers have Moses and the prophets to warn them. They should listen to them. The rich man responded: It is not enough father Abraham! If someone from the dead went to them they would repent. Abraham said: If they would not listen to Moses and the prophets, they would not listen to someone from the dead.
Earthly » Vision a source of temptation » To achan
When I saw among the spoils a quality Babylonish garment, and two hundred shekels of silver, and a wedge of gold of fifty shekels weight, then I coveted them, and took them. I hid them in the earth in the middle of my tent.
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Turn away my eyes from looking at vanity, and revive me in your ways.
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Earthly » Vision a source of temptation » To Christ
The entire world, the desire of the flesh and the lust of the eyes and the boastful pride of material wealth, is not from the Father, but is from the world.
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This time the Devil took Jesus to an extremely high mountain. He showed him all the kingdoms of the world with all their greatness.
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Earthly » Vision a source of temptation » To eve
When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it.
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Earthly » Of priests honour » Transitory
But mortals will not continue here with what they treasure. They are like animals that die.
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Earthly » Of priests honour » A king's gift
But if you tell me the dream and what it means you will receive gifts and rewards and great honor from me. Therefore tell me the dream and the interpretation of it.
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Earthly » Of priests honour » A hindrance to faith
How can you believe? You seek praise and glory from one another? Why do you not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
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Earthly » Of priests honour » A tribute to success or wealth
the young men saw me and withdrew, and the aged rose up and stood.
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Heritage » Earthly
The promise to Abraham or to his seed that he should be heir of the world was not through the law but through righteousness by faith.
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Blessed are the meek (gentle) (mild) (humble), for they will inherit the earth.
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The meek (gentle) (mild) (humble) will inherit the earth and will delight in the abundance 0f peace.
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Those blessed by him will inherit the land. But those cursed by him will be destroyed.
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When you cry out, let your collection of idols deliver you. But the wind will carry them all away. A breath will take them. But he who puts his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain.
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Honour » Earthly » Wisdom and virtue lead to
Respect for Jehovah and humility bring riches and honor and life.
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He who pursues righteousness and love find life, prosperity and honor.
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[There will be] glory, honor and peace to every one who does good works, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.
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Poverty and shame come to all who reject discipline. He who accepts reproof will be honored.
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Long life is in her right hand. In her left hand are riches and honor.
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Love wisdom and she will exalt you. Embrace wisdom and she will honor you.
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Riches and honor are with me. Yes, durable riches and righteousness.
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Honour » Earthly » Offered as a bribe
He died at a very old age, wealthy and respected, and his son Solomon succeeded him as king.
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I will make sure you are richly rewarded. I will do whatever you ask. Please, come and curse (execrate) these people for me.'
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Jehovah gave Jehoshaphat firm control over the kingdom of Judah. The people brought him gifts, so that he became wealthy and highly honored.
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Hezekiah became richer and was highly honored. He prepared storehouses for himself to hold silver, gold, precious stones, spices, shields, and all kinds of valuables.
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Honour » Earthly » Given to Christ
He taught in their synagogues and was praised by all.
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Many spread their garments along the way. Others spread branches, which they cut from the fields.
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They brought him to Jesus. Then they threw their garments on the colt and Jesus sat on him.
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They took palm branches and met him. They cried out, Hosanna: Blessed is he who comes in the name of Jehovah, even the King of Israel! (Psalm 118:26)
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I heard every creature in heaven and on earth. I also heard those under the earth, in the sea, and all that are in them. They said: Blessing, and honor, and glory, and power, be to him who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb forever and ever.
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Honour » Earthly » Transitory
But mortals will not continue here with what they treasure. They are like animals that die.
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Honour » Earthly » A king's gift
But if you tell me the dream and what it means you will receive gifts and rewards and great honor from me. Therefore tell me the dream and the interpretation of it.
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Honour » Earthly » A hindrance to faith
How can you believe? You seek praise and glory from one another? Why do you not seek the glory that comes from the only God?
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Honour » Earthly » A tribute to success or wealth
the young men saw me and withdrew, and the aged rose up and stood.
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Inheritance » Earthly » Spiritual
We were assigned as heirs predetermined according to his purpose. He works all things according to his direction and will.
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To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan to God. They may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'
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You are born to an incorruptible and undefiled inheritance that does not fade away and is reserved in heaven for you.
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Now I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace. This is able to build you up, and to give you the inheritance among all them that are sanctified.
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You know that God will give you the reward of the inheritance when you serve the Master, Christ.
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You have heard my vows, O God, and you have given me what belongs to those who respect your name.
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I have inherited your laws forever, for they are the joy of my heart.
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Weapons forged against you will not prevail! You will refute every tongue that accuses you. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah and this is their vindication from me, declares Jehovah.
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Give thanks to the Father, who made us partakers of the inheritance of the holy ones in the light.
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Inheritance » Earthly » General references to
The younger one said to him, Father I want my share of the property. He divided his property between his two sons.
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They said: Jehovah commanded you to distribute the land to the people of Israel by drawing lots. He also commanded you to give the property of our relative Zelophehad to his daughters.
So the children of Joseph, Manasseh and Ephraim, took their inheritance.
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They came near before Eleazar the priest, and before Joshua the son of Nun, and before the princes, saying: Jehovah commanded Moses to give us an inheritance among our brothers. Therefore according to the commandment of Jehovah he gave them an inheritance among the brothers of their father.
The second lot came for Simeon, even for the tribe of the children of Simeon according to their families: and their inheritance was within the inheritance of the children of Judah.
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When Joshua let the people go the children of Israel went, every man, to his inheritance to possess the land.
The near relative said: I am not able to redeem it for myself, for fear of damaging the heritage I have. You may do it in my place, for I am not able to do it myself.
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Then Hanamel my uncle's son came to me in the court of the guard according to the word of Jehovah and said to me: 'Buy my field, please, that is at Anathoth, which is in the land of Benjamin. You have the right of possession and the redemption is yours. Buy it for yourself.' Then I knew that this was the word of Jehovah.
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Inheritance » Earthly » Of israel
Your assistant Joshua son of Nun will go there. He will lead the people into the land. Encourage him to go there.
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I am Jehovah your God. I have promised you their land that is rich with milk and honey. I have chosen you to be different from other people.
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Be strong and courageous for you will help this people inherit the land. This is the land I swore to give to their fathers.
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Moses the servant of Jehovah and the children of Israel killed them. Moses the servant of Jehovah gave it for a possession to the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh.
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All the inhabitants of the hill country from Lebanon to Misrephoth-maim, and all the Sidonians. I will drive them out from before the children of Israel. Divide it by lot to the Israelites for an inheritance, as I have commanded you.
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Their inheritance was by lot. Jehovah commanded the hand of Moses to distribute to the nine tribes and the half tribe.
Joshua sent the people away, and everyone returned to their own part of the land.
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Inheritance » Earthly » Laws of
Divide the land among your families by drawing lots. Give more land to larger families and less land to smaller ones. The land must be given to each family by drawing lots. Divide it among your ancestors' tribes.
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The day he wills his possessions to his sons, he should not put the firstborn son of the loved wife before the firstborn son of the unloved wife.
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Tell the Israelites: 'If a man dies and leaves no sons, turn his property over to his daughters.
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The property of every Israelite will remain attached to his tribe.
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The Lord Jehovah says: 'Suppose the prince offers one of his sons a gift from his property. The gift will belong to his descendants because it is their inheritance.
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Joy » Earthly » Enjoyment sought
Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of the life he has given you under the sun, all the days of your vanity. That is your share in this life and in your labor under the sun.
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Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I did not withhold joy from my heart. My heart took pleasure in all my work and this was my reward.
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You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy. They rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder.
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This is what I have seen. It is good and fitting for one to eat and drink and enjoy the good of his labor. He labors under the sun all the days of his life. For God gives this to him as his allotment (inheritance).
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Every man should eat and drink and enjoy the good of all his labor. It is the gift of God.
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I see there is nothing better than that a man should rejoice in his own works. That is his portion. Who will bring him to see what will happen after him?
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Joy » Earthly » Manifested in laughter
Even in laughter the heart has pain; and joy may end in grief.
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Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness the appearance of the heart is made better.
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For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.
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Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
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Woe to you who are full now! For you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now! You will mourn and weep.
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I said of laughter: It is madness. And of pleasure: What does it do?
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Joy » Earthly » General references to
Even in laughter the heart has pain; and joy may end in grief.
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The success of the wicked is brief and the joy of the godless lasts but a moment.
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Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. I did not withhold joy from my heart. My heart took pleasure in all my work and this was my reward.
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For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.
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Joy and gladness are taken away from the orchards. No one sings or shouts in the vineyards! No one treads out wine at the presses, for I have put an end to the shouting.
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Be afflicted, and mourn, and weep: let your laughter be turned to mourning, and your joy to heaviness.
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Joy » Earthly » Innocent mirth
A merry heart is good medicine but a broken spirit dries up the bones.
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Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart for God now accepts your works.
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All the people went away to take food and drink, and to send food to others, and to be glad, because the words that were said to them had been clearly communicated.
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The people who live there will sing songs of praise. The sound of laughter will be heard from there. I will make them numerous, and their number will not decrease. I will bring them honor, and they will not be considered unimportant.
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My son was dead. Now he is alive. He was lost. Now he has been found. The feasting began.'
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