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Ecclesiastes 5:8

8 Riches Are Meaningless
If you see the poor oppressed in a district, and justice and rights denied, do not be surprised at such things; for one official is eyed by a higher one, and over them both are others higher still.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 5:8

Psalms 46:4 - There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dw... Click to read the verse Psalms 46:4 Click to read the verse Psalms 46:4

Luke 1:76 - And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go on before the Lor... Click to read the verse Luke 1:76 Click to read the verse Luke 1:76

Isaiah 5:7 - The vineyard of the Lord Almighty is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are the garden o... Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 5:7

Luke 1:35 - The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will ov... Click to read the verse Luke 1:35 Click to read the verse Luke 1:35

Psalms 55:9 - Confuse the wicked, O Lord, confound their speech, for I see violence and strife in the city. Click to read the verse Psalms 55:9 Click to read the verse Psalms 55:9

Job 33:27 - Then he comes to men and says, ‘I sinned, and perverted what was right, but I did not get what ... Click to read the verse Job 33:27 Click to read the verse Job 33:27

Job 34:19 - who shows no partiality to princes and does not favor the rich over the poor, for they are all ... Click to read the verse Job 34:19 Click to read the verse Job 34:19

Psalms 83:18 - Let them know that you, whose name is the Lord— that you alone are the Most High over all the e... Click to read the verse Psalms 83:18 Click to read the verse Psalms 83:18

Isaiah 57:15 - For this is what the high and lofty One says— he who lives forever, whose name is holy: “I live... Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 57:15

Exodus 3:9 - And now the cry of the Israelites has reached me, and I have seen the way the Egyptians are opp... Click to read the verse Exodus 3:9 Click to read the verse Exodus 3:9

Psalms 95:3 - For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. Click to read the verse Psalms 95:3 Click to read the verse Psalms 95:3

Zechariah 8:6 - This is what the Lord Almighty says: “It may seem marvelous to the remnant of this people at th... Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:6 Click to read the verse Zechariah 8:6

Isaiah 37:36 - Then the angel of the Lord went out and put to death a hundred and eighty-five thousand men in ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 37:36 Click to read the verse Isaiah 37:36

Matthew 13:41-42 - The Son of Man will send out his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that ... Click to read the verse Matthew 13:41-42 Click to read the verse Matthew 13:41-42

Acts 12:23 - Immediately, because Herod did not give praise to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, an... Click to read the verse Acts 12:23 Click to read the verse Acts 12:23

1 Chronicles 21:15-16 - And God sent an angel to destroy Jerusalem. But as the angel was doing so, the Lord saw it and ... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:15-16 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 21:15-16

1 Thessalonians 4:6 - and that in this matter no one should wrong his brother or take advantage of him. The Lord will... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 4:6

Genesis 31:12 - And he said, ‘Look up and see that all the male goats mating with the flock are streaked, speck... Click to read the verse Genesis 31:12 Click to read the verse Genesis 31:12

Psalms 12:5 - “Because of the oppression of the weak and the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says t... Click to read the verse Psalms 12:5 Click to read the verse Psalms 12:5

Ephesians 6:9 - And masters, treat your slaves in the same way. Do not threaten them, since you know that he wh... Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:9 Click to read the verse Ephesians 6:9

Malachi 3:5 - “So I will come to put you on trial. I will be quick to testify against sorcerers, adulterers a... Click to read the verse Malachi 3:5 Click to read the verse Malachi 3:5

Amos 5:12 - For I know how many are your offenses and how great your sins. You oppress the righteous and ta... Click to read the verse Amos 5:12 Click to read the verse Amos 5:12

Acts 4:27-28 - Indeed Herod and Pontius Pilate met together with the Gentiles and the people of Israel in this... Click to read the verse Acts 4:27-28 Click to read the verse Acts 4:27-28

Isaiah 46:10-11 - I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My p... Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:10-11 Click to read the verse Isaiah 46:10-11

Exodus 5:19 - The Israelite foremen realized they were in trouble when they were told, “You are not to reduce... Click to read the verse Exodus 5:19 Click to read the verse Exodus 5:19

James 2:13 - because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumph... Click to read the verse James 2:13 Click to read the verse James 2:13

Micah 2:1-3 - Man’s Plans and God’s Woe to those who plan iniquity, to those who plot evil on their beds! At ... Click to read the verse Micah 2:1-3 Click to read the verse Micah 2:1-3

Ecclesiastes 4:1 - Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking plac... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:1 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:1

Amos 4:1 - Israel Has Not Returned to God Hear this word, you cows of Bashan on Mount Samaria, you women w... Click to read the verse Amos 4:1 Click to read the verse Amos 4:1

Psalms 82:1 - Psalm 82 A psalm of Asaph. God presides in the great assembly; he gives judgment among the “gods”: Click to read the verse Psalms 82:1 Click to read the verse Psalms 82:1

Colossians 4:1 - Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a... Click to read the verse Colossians 4:1 Click to read the verse Colossians 4:1

Deuteronomy 24:17 - Do not deprive the alien or the fatherless of justice, or take the cloak of the widow as a pledge. Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 24:17 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 24:17

Psalms 10:17-18 - You hear, O Lord, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry, Click to read the verse Psalms 10:17-18 Click to read the verse Psalms 10:17-18

Exodus 23:6 - “Do not deny justice to your poor people in their lawsuits. Click to read the verse Exodus 23:6 Click to read the verse Exodus 23:6

Micah 3:1-4 - Leaders and Prophets Rebuked Then I said, “Listen, you leaders of Jacob, you rulers of the hous... Click to read the verse Micah 3:1-4 Click to read the verse Micah 3:1-4

Psalms 58:10-11 - The righteous will be glad when they are avenged, when they bathe their feet in the blood of th... Click to read the verse Psalms 58:10-11 Click to read the verse Psalms 58:10-11

Job 20:19 - For he has oppressed the poor and left them destitute; he has seized houses he did not build. Click to read the verse Job 20:19 Click to read the verse Job 20:19

Leviticus 25:14 - “‘If you sell land to one of your countrymen or buy any from him, do not take advantage of each... Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:14 Click to read the verse Leviticus 25:14

Amos 8:4-7 - Hear this, you who trample the needy and do away with the poor of the land, Click to read the verse Amos 8:4-7 Click to read the verse Amos 8:4-7

Proverbs 14:31 - He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy hono... Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 14:31

Proverbs 8:17 - I love those who love me, and those who seek me find me. Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:17 Click to read the verse Proverbs 8:17

1 Peter 4:12 - Suffering for Being a Christian Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are ... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:12 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 4:12

2 Chronicles 19:6 - He told them, “Consider carefully what you do, because you are not judging for man but for the ... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:6 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 19:6

James 2:6 - But you have insulted the poor. Is it not the rich who are exploiting you? Are they not the one... Click to read the verse James 2:6 Click to read the verse James 2:6

Isaiah 3:15 - What do you mean by crushing my people and grinding the faces of the poor?” declares the Lord, ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:15 Click to read the verse Isaiah 3:15

Amos 6:12 - Do horses run on the rocky crags? Does one plow there with oxen? But you have turned justice in... Click to read the verse Amos 6:12 Click to read the verse Amos 6:12

Isaiah 10:12 - When the Lord has finished all his work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, he will say, “I will ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:12 Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:12

Psalms 92:8 - But you, O Lord, are exalted forever. Click to read the verse Psalms 92:8 Click to read the verse Psalms 92:8

Romans 11:33 - Doxology Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his j... Click to read the verse Romans 11:33 Click to read the verse Romans 11:33

Proverbs 24:12 - If you say, “But we knew nothing about this,” does not he who weighs the heart perceive it? Doe... Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:12 Click to read the verse Proverbs 24:12

Psalms 37:7 - Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when men succeed in their ways... Click to read the verse Psalms 37:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 37:7

Acts 24:25 - As Paul discoursed on righteousness, self-control and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid an... Click to read the verse Acts 24:25 Click to read the verse Acts 24:25

1 Kings 21:19-20 - Say to him, ‘This is what the Lord says: Have you not murdered a man and seized his property?’ ... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:19-20 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:19-20

Isaiah 10:5-7 - God’s Judgment on Assyria “Woe to the Assyrian, the rod of my anger, in whose hand is the club ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:5-7 Click to read the verse Isaiah 10:5-7

Habakkuk 1:12-13 - Habakkuk’s Second Complaint O Lord, are you not from everlasting? My God, my Holy One, we will ... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:12-13 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:12-13

1 Kings 21:14 - Then they sent word to Jezebel: “Naboth has been stoned and is dead.” Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:14 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 21:14

Luke 1:32 - He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the th... Click to read the verse Luke 1:32 Click to read the verse Luke 1:32

Esther 7:6 - Esther said, “The adversary and enemy is this vile Haman.” Then Haman was terrified before the ... Click to read the verse Esther 7:6 Click to read the verse Esther 7:6

John 19:13 - When Pilate heard this, he brought Jesus out and sat down on the judge’s seat at a place known ... Click to read the verse John 19:13 Click to read the verse John 19:13

Psalms 109:31 - For he stands at the right hand of the needy one, to save his life from those who condemn him. Click to read the verse Psalms 109:31 Click to read the verse Psalms 109:31

Job 11:11 - Surely he recognizes deceitful men; and when he sees evil, does he not take note? Click to read the verse Job 11:11 Click to read the verse Job 11:11

Job 17:8 - Upright men are appalled at this; the innocent are aroused against the ungodly. Click to read the verse Job 17:8 Click to read the verse Job 17:8

Habakkuk 1:2-3 - Habakkuk’s Complaint How long, O Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out ... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:2-3 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:2-3

Micah 2:9 - You drive the women of my people from their pleasant homes. You take away my blessing from thei... Click to read the verse Micah 2:9 Click to read the verse Micah 2:9

Job 21:22 - “Can anyone teach knowledge to God, since he judges even the highest? Click to read the verse Job 21:22 Click to read the verse Job 21:22

Job 24:23 - He may let them rest in a feeling of security, but his eyes are on their ways. Click to read the verse Job 24:23 Click to read the verse Job 24:23

Job 20:19-29 - For he has oppressed the poor and left them destitute; he has seized houses he did not build. Click to read the verse Job 20:19-29 Click to read the verse Job 20:19-29

Psalms 94:20 - Can a corrupt throne be allied with you— one that brings on misery by its decrees? Click to read the verse Psalms 94:20 Click to read the verse Psalms 94:20

Proverbs 3:31 - Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:31 Click to read the verse Proverbs 3:31

Ecclesiastes 3:16 - And I saw something else under the sun: In the place of judgment—wickedness was there, in the p... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:16 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:16

Micah 3:9-12 - Hear this, you leaders of the house of Jacob, you rulers of the house of Israel, who despise ju... Click to read the verse Micah 3:9-12 Click to read the verse Micah 3:9-12

Acts 12:7-10 - Suddenly an angel of the Lord appeared and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the si... Click to read the verse Acts 12:7-10 Click to read the verse Acts 12:7-10

Jeremiah 22:17-19 - “But your eyes and your heart are set only on dishonest gain, on shedding innocent blood and on... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:17-19 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 22:17-19

Ecclesiastes 8:9 - All this I saw, as I applied my mind to everything done under the sun. There is a time when a m... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:9

Job 27:8-23 - For what hope has the godless when he is cut off, when God takes away his life? Click to read the verse Job 27:8-23 Click to read the verse Job 27:8-23

Zechariah 7:9-13 - “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Administer true justice; show mercy and compassion to on... Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:9-13 Click to read the verse Zechariah 7:9-13

1 John 3:13 - Do not be surprised, my brothers, if the world hates you. Click to read the verse 1 John 3:13 Click to read the verse 1 John 3:13

Habakkuk 1:3 - Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrong? Destruction and violence are b... Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:3 Click to read the verse Habakkuk 1:3

Micah 6:10-13 - Am I still to forget, O wicked house, your ill-gotten treasures and the short ephah, which is a... Click to read the verse Micah 6:10-13 Click to read the verse Micah 6:10-13

Revelation 17:6-7 - I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints, the blood of those who bore testim... Click to read the verse Revelation 17:6-7 Click to read the verse Revelation 17:6-7

James 5:2-7 - Your wealth has rotted, and moths have eaten your clothes. Click to read the verse James 5:2-7 Click to read the verse James 5:2-7

Amos 6:2-6 - Go to Calneh and look at it; go from there to great Hamath, and then go down to Gath in Philist... Click to read the verse Amos 6:2-6 Click to read the verse Amos 6:2-6

Psalms 140:11-12 - Let slanderers not be established in the land; may disaster hunt down men of violence. Click to read the verse Psalms 140:11-12 Click to read the verse Psalms 140:11-12

Isaiah 59:13-16 - rebellion and treachery against the Lord, turning our backs on our God, fomenting oppression an... Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:13-16 Click to read the verse Isaiah 59:13-16

Ezekiel 22:6-14 - “‘See how each of the princes of Israel who are in you uses his power to shed blood. Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:6-14 Click to read the verse Ezekiel 22:6-14