Thematic Bible: Vanity of
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Ambition » Vanity of
the joy of the wicked has been brief and the happiness of the godless has lasted only a moment? Though his arrogance reaches heaven, and his head touches the clouds, he will vanish forever like his own dung. Those who know him will ask, "Where is he?" read more.
He will fly away like a dream and never be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night. The eye that saw him will see [him] no more, and his household will no longer see him.
He will fly away like a dream and never be found; he will be chased away like a vision in the night. The eye that saw him will see [him] no more, and his household will no longer see him.
they are brought low and shrivel up like everything else.
They wither like heads of grain.
Their graves are their eternal homes, their homes from generation to generation, though they have named estates after themselves. But despite [his] assets, man will not last; he is like the animals that perish. This is the way of those who are arrogant, and of their followers, who approve of their words. Selah read more.
Like sheep they are headed for Sheol; Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule over them in the morning, and their form will waste away in Sheol, far from their lofty abode. But God will redeem my life from the power of Sheol, for He will take me. Selah Do not be afraid when a man gets rich, when the wealth of his house increases. For when he dies, he will take nothing at all; his wealth will not follow him down. Though he praises himself during his lifetime- and people praise you when you do well for yourself- he will go to the generation of his fathers; they will never see the light. A man with valuable possessions but without understanding is like the animals that perish.
Like sheep they are headed for Sheol; Death will shepherd them. The upright will rule over them in the morning, and their form will waste away in Sheol, far from their lofty abode. But God will redeem my life from the power of Sheol, for He will take me. Selah Do not be afraid when a man gets rich, when the wealth of his house increases. For when he dies, he will take nothing at all; his wealth will not follow him down. Though he praises himself during his lifetime- and people praise you when you do well for yourself- he will go to the generation of his fathers; they will never see the light. A man with valuable possessions but without understanding is like the animals that perish.
Beauty » Vanity of
instead of a belt, a rope;
instead of beautifully styled hair,
instead of fine clothes, sackcloth;
instead of beauty, branding.
Your fame spread among the nations because of your beauty, for it was perfect through My splendor, which I had bestowed on you.” This is the declaration of the Lord God.
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consuming like a moth what is precious to him;
every man is only a vapor.
Death will shepherd them.
The upright will rule over them in the morning,
and their form will waste away in Sheol,
far from their lofty abode.
but a woman who fears the Lord will be praised.
and to the fading flower of its beautiful splendor,
which is on the summit above the rich valley.
Woe to those overcome with wine.
or let her captivate you with her eyelashes.
For the sake of your splendor
you corrupted your wisdom.
So I threw you down to the earth;
I made you a spectacle before kings.
overmuch Care » Vanity of
Indeed, they frantically rush around in vain,
gathering possessions
without knowing who will get them.
There is a person without a companion, without even a son or brother, and though there is no end to all his struggles, his eyes are still not content with riches. “So who am I struggling for,” he asks, “and depriving myself from good?” This too is futile and a miserable task.
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Dream » Vanity of
For dreams result from much work and a fool’s voice from many words.
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For many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
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Idols » Vanity of
and they will be dried up.
For it is a land of carved images,
and they go mad because of terrifying things.
Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you and your nobles, wives, and concubines drank wine from them, you praised the gods made of silver and gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which do not see or hear or understand. But you have not glorified the God who holds your life-breath in His hand and who controls the whole course of your life.
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Being God’s offspring then, we shouldn’t think that the divine nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image fashioned by human art and imagination.
At the time of their punishment
they will be destroyed.
after its craftsman carves it?
It is only a cast image, a teacher of lies.
For the one who crafts its shape trusts in it
and makes idols that cannot speak.
their idols cannot speak.
They must be carried
Do not fear them for they can do no harm
and they cannot do any good.
Every goldsmith is put to shame by his carved image,
for his cast images are a lie;
there is no breath in them.
What am I saying then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything?
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Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Vanity of
false Worship » Idols characterized, as » Vanity of
and they will be dried up.
For it is a land of carved images,
and they go mad because of terrifying things.
Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you and your nobles, wives, and concubines drank wine from them, you praised the gods made of silver and gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which do not see or hear or understand. But you have not glorified the God who holds your life-breath in His hand and who controls the whole course of your life.
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Being God’s offspring then, we shouldn’t think that the divine nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image fashioned by human art and imagination.
At the time of their punishment
they will be destroyed.
after its craftsman carves it?
It is only a cast image, a teacher of lies.
For the one who crafts its shape trusts in it
and makes idols that cannot speak.
their idols cannot speak.
They must be carried
Do not fear them for they can do no harm
and they cannot do any good.
Every goldsmith is put to shame by his carved image,
for his cast images are a lie;
there is no breath in them.
What am I saying then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything?
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FALSE » Idols characterized, as » Vanity of
and they will be dried up.
For it is a land of carved images,
and they go mad because of terrifying things.
Instead, you have exalted yourself against the Lord of heaven. The vessels from His house were brought to you, and as you and your nobles, wives, and concubines drank wine from them, you praised the gods made of silver and gold, bronze, iron, wood, and stone, which do not see or hear or understand. But you have not glorified the God who holds your life-breath in His hand and who controls the whole course of your life.
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Being God’s offspring then, we shouldn’t think that the divine nature is like gold or silver or stone, an image fashioned by human art and imagination.
At the time of their punishment
they will be destroyed.
after its craftsman carves it?
It is only a cast image, a teacher of lies.
For the one who crafts its shape trusts in it
and makes idols that cannot speak.
their idols cannot speak.
They must be carried
Do not fear them for they can do no harm
and they cannot do any good.
Every goldsmith is put to shame by his carved image,
for his cast images are a lie;
there is no breath in them.
What am I saying then? That food offered to idols is anything, or that an idol is anything?
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