5 occurrences

'Gives' in the Bible

I also amassed silver and gold for myself, as well as valuable treasures taken from kingdoms and provinces. I acquired male singers and female singers for myself, and what gives a man sensual delight -- a harem of beautiful concubines!

Verse ConceptsChoirsThe Vanity Of Human KnowledgeSingersSupplied With Money

For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth -- only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile -- like chasing the wind!

Verse ConceptsWealthBeing A BlessingEnjoyment, Lack OfBeing BlessedPromised JoyUseless EndeavourGod Judges The WickedPeople With KnowledgeGod Gives WisdomWisdomWisdom And GuidanceSaving Moneystriving

God gives a man riches, property, and wealth so that he lacks nothing that his heart desires, yet God does not enable him to enjoy the fruit of his labor -- instead, someone else enjoys it! This is fruitless and a grave misfortune.

Verse ConceptsUseless EndeavourSuffering From ForeignersGod Gives WealthTragedyBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeWealth And ProsperityEnjoying LifeMoney Blessingscatspossessionsempowerment

Wisdom gives a wise person more protection than ten rulers in a city.

Verse ConceptsTen PeopleBenefits Of WisdomKings And Wisdomlimitations

So I recommend the enjoyment of life, for there is nothing better on earth for a person to do except to eat, drink, and enjoy life. So joy will accompany him in his toil during the days of his life which God gives him on earth.

Verse ConceptsLifestylesExperience, of lifeEating And DrinkingUnder The SunSunFunStaying Strong During Hard TimesSleeping PeacefullyBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeSunshineEnjoying Liferelaxing

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