God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires; but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a grievous affliction. Cross References 1 Kings 3:13 Moreover, I will give you what you did not request--both riches and honor--so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. Psalm 17:14 from such men, O LORD, by Your hand--from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children. Psalm 73:7 From their prosperity proceeds iniquity; the imaginations of their hearts run wild. Ecclesiastes 2:10 Anything my eyes desired, I did not deny myself. I refused my heart no pleasure. For my heart took delight in all my work, and this was the reward for all my labor. Ecclesiastes 5:13 There is a grievous evil I have seen under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owner, Ecclesiastes 5:19 Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God. Isaiah 55:2 Why spend money on that which is not bread, and your labor on that which does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, and your soul will delight in the richest of foods. Treasury of Scripture A man to whom God has given riches, wealth, and honor, so that he wants nothing for his soul of all that he desires, yet God gives him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eats it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease. a man Ecclesiastes 5:19 1 Kings 3:13 1 Chronicles 29:25,28 Song of Solomon 2:4-10 Deuteronomy 8:7-10 Judges 18:10 yet Deuteronomy 28:33,43 Psalm 39:6 Lamentations 5:2 vanity Ecclesiastes 4:4,8 Ecclesiastes 5:16 |
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