Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Care » Worldly folly of » The sinners' portion
For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth -- only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile -- like chasing the wind!
Better is one handful with some rest than two hands full of toil and chasing the wind.
Peace » Advantages of
Better is one handful with some rest than two hands full of toil and chasing the wind.
Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
Quietness » Encouraged
but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God's sight.
Better is one handful with some rest than two hands full of toil and chasing the wind.
to aspire to lead a quiet life, to attend to your own business, and to work with your hands, as we commanded you.
even for kings and all who are in authority, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life in all godliness and dignity.
Better is a dry crust of bread where there is quietness than a house full of feasting with strife.
Now such people we command and urge in the Lord Jesus Christ to work quietly and so provide their own food to eat.
Worldly » Care, folly of » The sinners' portion
For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth -- only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile -- like chasing the wind!
Better is one handful with some rest than two hands full of toil and chasing the wind.