Thematic Bible: Joy joy


Thematic Bible




the joy of the wicked has been brief
and the happiness of the godless has lasted only a moment?
Verse ConceptsemptinessTransient WorldProsperity Of The WickedHypocrisy

All that my eyes desired, I did not deny them. I did not refuse myself any pleasure, for I took pleasure in all my struggles. This was my reward for all my struggles. Verse ConceptsEvil EyesReward For WorksSelf LoveBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying Life

for like the crackling of burning thorns under the pot,
so is the laughter of the fool.
This too is futile.
Verse ConceptsVanityThornsUseless EndeavourWeedpot

Joy and rejoicing have been removed from the orchard;
no one is singing or shouting for joy in the vineyards.
No one tramples grapes in the winepresses.
I have put an end to the shouting.
Verse ConceptsAlcoholWinepressDestroying VineyardsVintageCessationTreading GrapesLack Of Rejoicing

Be miserable and mourn and weep. Your laughter must change to mourning and your joy to sorrow. Verse ConceptsLaughterSorrowTearsLack Of RejoicingHeavinessChanging Yourselfgrieving

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