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Ecclesiastes 8:5-6

5 Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm,
and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.

6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,
though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 8:5-6

Psalms 119:6 - Then I would not be put to shame when I consider all your commands. Click to read the verse Psalms 119:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 119:6

1 Corinthians 11:29 - For anyone who eats and drinks without recognizing the body of the Lord eats and drinks judgmen... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:29 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 11:29

Acts 5:29 - Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than men! Click to read the verse Acts 5:29 Click to read the verse Acts 5:29

Acts 4:19 - But Peter and John replied, “Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God’s sight to obey yo... Click to read the verse Acts 4:19 Click to read the verse Acts 4:19

1 Chronicles 12:32 - men of Issachar, who understood the times and knew what Israel should do—200 chiefs, with all t... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 12:32 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 12:32

1 Peter 3:13-14 - Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:13-14 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 3:13-14

Ecclesiastes 8:2 - Obey the King Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:2

Exodus 1:17 - The midwives, however, feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them to do; th... Click to read the verse Exodus 1:17 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:17

Hosea 5:11 - Ephraim is oppressed, trampled in judgment, intent on pursuing idols. Click to read the verse Hosea 5:11 Click to read the verse Hosea 5:11

Ecclesiastes 2:14 - The wise man has eyes in his head, while the fool walks in the darkness; but I came to realize ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:14 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:14

James 3:13 - Two Kinds of Wisdom Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, ... Click to read the verse James 3:13 Click to read the verse James 3:13

Colossians 1:9 - For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and aski... Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9 Click to read the verse Colossians 1:9

1 Corinthians 2:15 - The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man’s ... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:15

1 Corinthians 2:14-15 - The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God, for the... Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:14-15 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 2:14-15

Hebrews 5:14 - But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained themselves to distinguish go... Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:14 Click to read the verse Hebrews 5:14

Luke 12:56-57 - Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that y... Click to read the verse Luke 12:56-57 Click to read the verse Luke 12:56-57

Proverbs 17:24 - A discerning man keeps wisdom in view, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth. Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:24 Click to read the verse Proverbs 17:24

Proverbs 19:16 - He who obeys instructions guards his life, but he who is contemptuous of his ways will die. Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:16 Click to read the verse Proverbs 19:16

Ecclesiastes 10:2 - The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:2 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 10:2

Luke 20:25 - “Caesar’s,” they replied. He said to them, “Then give to Caesar what is Caesar’s, and to God wh... Click to read the verse Luke 20:25 Click to read the verse Luke 20:25

Exodus 1:20-21 - So God was kind to the midwives and the people increased and became even more numerous. Click to read the verse Exodus 1:20-21 Click to read the verse Exodus 1:20-21

Philippians 1:9-10 - And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9-10 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:9-10

Romans 13:5-7 - Therefore, it is necessary to submit to the authorities, not only because of possible punishmen... Click to read the verse Romans 13:5-7 Click to read the verse Romans 13:5-7

1 John 2:5 - But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This is how we know we ... Click to read the verse 1 John 2:5 Click to read the verse 1 John 2:5