Ecclesiastes 7:17

Which verses does Ecclesiastes 7:17 point to?

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1. Proverbs 10:2716 votes

   The fear of the LORD prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be cut short.

2. Job 22:1611 votes

   They were snatched away before their time, and their foundations were swept away by a flood.

3. Psalm 55:2311 votes

   But You, O God, will bring them down to the Pit of destruction; men of bloodshed and deceit will not live out half their days. But I will trust in You.

4. Acts 12:2310 votes

   Immediately, because Herod did not give glory to God, an angel of the Lord struck him down, and he was eaten by worms and died.

5. Acts 5:57 votes

   On hearing these words, Ananias fell down and died. And great fear came over all who heard what had happened.

6. Acts 5:107 votes

   At that instant she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.

7. Genesis 38:7–106 votes

   But Er, Judah’s firstborn, was wicked in the sight of the LORD; so the LORD put him to death. Then Judah said to Onan, “Sleep with your brother’s wife. Perform your duty as her brother-in-law and raise up offspring for your brother.” …

8. 1 Samuel 25:386 votes

   About ten days later, the LORD struck Nabal dead.

9. Job 15:32–336 votes

   It will be paid in full before his time, and his branch will not flourish. He will be like a vine stripped of its unripe grapes, like an olive tree that sheds its blossoms.

10. James 1:215 votes

    Therefore, get rid of all moral filth and every expression of evil, and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save your souls.

11. Jeremiah 2:33–342 votes
12. Ezekiel 8:172 votes
13. Ezekiel 16:202 votes

Which verses point to Ecclesiastes 7:17?

Ranked by reader votes.

• Job 15:32 7
• Proverbs 11:3 7
• Job 22:16 3
• Psalm 55:23 3
• Proverbs 10:27 3
• Acts 16:28 3