13 occurrences in 12 translations

'Own' in the Bible

I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.

Verse ConceptsExperimental KnowledgeSoliloquy

Then I examined all of my accomplishments that I had brought about by my own efforts, including the work that I had labored so hard to complete and it was all pointless, like chasing after the wind, and there was nothing to be gained on earth.

Verse ConceptsAchievementPhysical LabourdissatisfactionUseless EndeavourUnder The SunSuccess And Hard Work

Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?

Verse ConceptsCareersWithheld KnowledgeUnknown FutureBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying Lifeaccomplishments

The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.

For from a house of prisoners he hath come out to reign, for even in his own kingdom he hath been poor.

Verse ConceptsPoor PeopleKings And Pridejail

Here is a misfortune on earth that I have seen: Wealth hoarded by its owner to his own misery.

Verse ConceptsBad SituationsMisersHoardingStoring Treasure On EarthUnder The SunTragedy

Every person works for his own self-interests, but his desires remain unsatisfied.

Verse ConceptsBeing UnsatisfiedFamine ComingWorking For FoodFamine Will ComeAddictioneffort

Do not pay attention to everything people say, lest you hear your own servant curse you.

Verse ConceptsForgiving Ones EnemiesDo Not Listen!speakingSwearingAbuserumorscursesgossipingattention

For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.

Verse ConceptsUngodly Cursing

All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.

Verse ConceptsLording ItUnder The SunHurt

The wise man [wins] favor by the words of his mouth, but the fool is devoured by his own lips.

Verse ConceptsFools

Do not curse the king even in your thoughts, and do not curse the rich even in your own bedroom, for a bird of the sky may carry your voice; a winged messenger may repeat your words.

Verse ConceptsBedroomsCivic DutiesHonouring RulersDisclosuresDo Not TellThe Rich Lording ItUngodly CursingPrivate RoomsBirdsFunThoughtsAbusesecretscriticismrumorsriskgossiping

Remember [thoughtfully] also your Creator in the days of your youth [for you are not your own, but His], before the evil days come or the years draw near when you will say [of physical pleasures], “I have no enjoyment and delight in them”;

Verse ConceptsBaby dedicationCreatorBad ChildrenRedeeming The TimeYouthPriorities In LifeYouthful DevotionMan's Relationship With His CreatorDaysTragedyStaying Strong During Hard TimesAgeBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying LifeteenagerBelievers Remembering God

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