Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Folly » Who enjoys folly
Joy » Of the wicked
Even in laughter there may be heartache, and at the end of joy there may be grief.
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.
For as thorns burn to heat a pot, so also is the laughter of the fool even this is pointless.
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.
Be miserable, mourn, and cry. Let your laughter be turned into mourning, and your joy into gloom.
Even if a person lives many years, let him enjoy them all, recalling that there will be many days of darkness to come all of which are pointless. So enjoy yourself in your youth, young man, and be encouraged during your younger days. Live as you like, consistent with your world view, but keep in mind that God will bring you to account for everything.
Joy » Of the wicked » Is derived from folly
Uprightness » Who walks uprightly
"Also the righteous are perishing, but no one takes it to heart; devout people are taken away, while no one understands that the righteous person is taken away from calamity. Then he enters into peace, and they'll rest on his couches, each one living righteously.
Uprightness » The truly wise walk in
Wisdom » Those that lack wisdom
Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but the discerning man controls his comments.