Thematic Bible: Joy, earthly


Thematic Bible




The wicked triumph only briefly; the joy of the godless is momentary. Verse ConceptsemptinessTransient WorldProsperity Of The WickedHypocrisy

Whenever I wanted something I had seen, I never refused that desire. Instead, I enjoyed everything I did, and this became the reward in what I had undertaken. Verse ConceptsEvil EyesReward For WorksSelf LoveBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying Life

For as thorns burn to heat a pot, so also is the laughter of the fool even this is pointless. Verse ConceptsVanityThornsUseless EndeavourWeedpot

Joy and gladness are taken away from the orchards, in the vineyards people will sing no songs, and no cheers are raised. No vintner treads out wine in the presses, because I've put an end to the shouting. Verse ConceptsAlcoholWinepressDestroying VineyardsVintageCessationTreading GrapesLack Of Rejoicing

Be miserable, mourn, and cry. Let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into gloom. Verse ConceptsLaughterSorrowTearsLack Of RejoicingHeavinessChanging Yourselfgrieving

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