Thematic Bible: Joy of, brief


Thematic Bible




That the pride of the sinner is short, and the joy of the evil-doer but for a minute? Verse ConceptsemptinessTransient WorldProsperity Of The WickedHypocrisy

And nothing which was desired by my eyes did I keep from them; I did not keep any joy from my heart, because my heart took pleasure in all my work, and this was my reward. Verse ConceptsEvil EyesReward For WorksSelf LoveBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying Life

Like the cracking of thorns under a pot, so is the laugh of a foolish man; and this again is to no purpose. Verse ConceptsVanityThornsUseless EndeavourWeedpot

And all joy is gone; no longer are they glad for the fertile field; and in the vine-gardens there are no songs or sounds of joy: the crushing of grapes has come to an end, and its glad cry has been stopped. Verse ConceptsAlcoholWinepressDestroying VineyardsVintageCessationTreading GrapesLack Of Rejoicing

Be troubled, with sorrow and weeping; let your laughing be turned to sorrow and your joy to grief. Verse ConceptsLaughterSorrowTearsLack Of RejoicingHeavinessChanging Yourselfgrieving

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain