Ecclesiastes 1:13 Cross References

Ecclesiastes 1:13

13: I devoted myself to search for understanding and to explore by wisdom everything being done in the world. I soon discovered that God has dealt a tragic existence to the human race.

Ecclesiastes 3:10

  1. I have thought about this in connection with the various kinds of work God has given people to do.

Genesis 3:19

  1. All your life you will sweat to produce food, until your dying day. Then you will return to the ground from which you came. For you were made from dust, and to the dust you will return."

Ecclesiastes 1:17

  1. So I worked hard to distinguish wisdom from foolishness. But now I realize that even this was like chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 8:16

  1. In my search for wisdom, I tried to observe everything that goes on all across the earth. I discovered that there is ceaseless activity, day and night.
  2. This reminded me that no one can discover everything God has created in our world, no matter how hard they work at it. Not even the wisest people know everything, even if they say they do.

Ecclesiastes 7:25

  1. I searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. I was determined to prove to myself that wickedness is stupid and that foolishness is madness.

Ecclesiastes 8:9

  1. I have thought deeply about all that goes on here in the world, where people have the power to hurt each other.

Ecclesiastes 12:12

  1. But, my child, be warned: There is no end of opinions ready to be expressed. Studying them can go on forever and become very exhausting!

Psalms 111:2

  1. How amazing are the deeds of the LORD! All who delight in him should ponder them.

Proverbs 18:15

  1. Intelligent people are always open to new ideas. In fact, they look for them.

Ecclesiastes 4:4

  1. Then I observed that most people are motivated to success by their envy of their neighbors. But this, too, is meaningless, like chasing the wind.

Proverbs 18:1

  1. A recluse is self-indulgent, snarling at every sound principle of conduct.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

  1. God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to those who please him. But if a sinner becomes wealthy, God takes the wealth away and gives it to those who please him. Even this, however, is meaningless, like chasing the wind.

Proverbs 23:26

  1. O my son, give me your heart. May your eyes delight in my ways of wisdom.

Proverbs 4:7

  1. Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do! And whatever else you do, get good judgment.

1 Timothy 4:15

  1. Give your complete attention to these matters. Throw yourself into your tasks so that everyone will see your progress.

Ecclesiastes 2:23

  1. Their days of labor are filled with pain and grief; even at night they cannot rest. It is all utterly meaningless.

Proverbs 2:2

  1. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding.
  2. Cry out for insight and understanding.
  3. Search for them as you would for lost money or hidden treasure.
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