5 occurrences in 11 translations

'Profitable' in the Bible

I thought deeply about the effects of indulging myself with wine (all the while my mind was guiding me with wisdom) and the effects of behaving foolishly, so that I might discover what is profitable for people to do on earth during the few days of their lives.

Verse ConceptsAlcoholDrinking WineUnder The SunBeing Happy And Enjoying LifeEnjoying Lifeexploring

Yet when I considered all the effort which I expended and the toil with which I toiled to do, then behold, "Everything [is] vanity and chasing wind! There is nothing profitable under the sun!"

Verse ConceptsAchievementPhysical LabourdissatisfactionUseless EndeavourUnder The SunSuccess And Hard Work

Moreover the earth is every way profitable: the king himself is dependent upon the field.

Verse ConceptsTilling The SoilNature Of KingsAgricultureevangelising

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.

Verse ConceptsReceiving An InheritanceBenefits Of WisdomWisdom

If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.

Verse ConceptsAxesSharpeningBenefits Of WisdomSuccess Through GodSuccess And Hard Workenergy

Bible Theasaurus

Fruitful (63 instances)
Profitable (54 instances)

Reverse Interlinear

Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
εὐχρηστος 
Euchrestos 
Usage: 3

συμφέρω 
Sumphero 
Usage: 13

ὠφέλιμος 
Ophelimos 
Usage: 4

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