Thematic Bible: Joy of, brief


Thematic Bible




the joy of the wicked has been brief
and the happiness of the godless has lasted only a moment?

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.

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

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.

Be miserable and mourn and weep. Your laughter must change to mourning and your joy to sorrow.


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