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Ecclesiastes 12 cross-references
Ecclesiastes 12 has 14 verses, which point to 176 other passages and are cited by 215. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
Points to (34)
- Lamentations 3:27 — It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. 66 votes
- Ecclesiastes 11:8 — But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they… 45 votes
- Psalms 71:17–18 — O God, thou hast taught me from my youth: and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works. 42 votes
- Proverbs 22:6 — Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. 37 votes
- Luke 18:16 — But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of… 26 votes
- Psalms 34:11 — Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. 21 votes
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- Ecclesiastes 11:9 — Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the… 29 votes
- Genesis 1:1 — In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. 27 votes
- Ephesians 5:16 — Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 25 votes
- Lamentations 3:27 — It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. 20 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:2
While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:
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- Isaiah 5:30 — And in that day they shall roar against them like the roaring of the sea: and if one look unto the land,… 6 votes
- 1 Samuel 4:18 — And it came to pass, when he made mention of the ark of God, that he fell from off the seat backward by the… 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 4:15 — Now Eli was ninety and eight years old; and his eyes were dim, that he could not see. 4 votes
- 1 Samuel 3:2 — And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he… 4 votes
- Ezekiel 32:7–8 — And when I shall put thee out, I will cover the heaven, and make the stars thereof dark; I will cover the sun… 3 votes
- Ecclesiastes 11:7–8 — Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: 3 votes
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- Psalms 90:10 — The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet… 5 votes
- Jeremiah 25:10 — Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom,… 2 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:3
In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened,
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- Psalms 90:9–10 — For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told. 6 votes
- Psalms 102:23 — He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days. 5 votes
- Zechariah 8:4 — Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and… 3 votes
- 2 Samuel 21:15–17 — Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and… 3 votes
- 1 Samuel 3:2 — And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he… 3 votes
- Genesis 48:10 — Now the eyes of Israel were dim for age, so that he could not see. And he brought them near unto him; and he… 3 votes
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- Luke 16:9 — And I say unto you, Make to yourselves friends of the mammon of unrighteousness; that, when ye fail, they may… 3 votes
- 2 Samuel 21:15 — Moreover the Philistines had yet war again with Israel; and David went down, and his servants with him, and… 3 votes
- Genesis 27:1 — And it came to pass, that when Isaac was old, and his eyes were dim, so that he could not see, he called Esau… 3 votes
- 1 Kings 14:4 — And Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could… 2 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:4
And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of musick shall be brought low;
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- Jeremiah 25:10 — Moreover I will take from them the voice of mirth, and the voice of gladness, the voice of the bridegroom,… 5 votes
- 2 Samuel 19:35 — I am this day fourscore years old: and can I discern between good and evil? can thy servant taste what I eat… 3 votes
- Revelation 18:22 — And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in… 2 votes
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- Revelation 18:22 — And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in… 2 votes
- Job 41:14 — Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about. 2 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:5
Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:
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- Job 17:13 — If I wait, the grave is mine house: I have made my bed in the darkness. 7 votes
- Jeremiah 9:17–20 — Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for… 5 votes
- Job 30:23 — For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living. 5 votes
- Proverbs 16:31 — The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. 4 votes
- Psalms 71:18 — Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, forsake me not; until I have shewed thy strength unto this… 3 votes
- Psalms 49:10–14 — For he seeth that wise men die, likewise the fool and the brutish person perish, and leave their wealth to… 3 votes
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- Joshua 23:14 — And, behold, this day I am going the way of all the earth: and ye know in all your hearts and in all your… 6 votes
- Jeremiah 9:17 — Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Consider ye, and call for the mourning women, that they may come; and send for… 5 votes
- Zechariah 1:5 — Your fathers, where are they? and the prophets, do they live for ever? 4 votes
- Job 30:23 — For I know that thou wilt bring me to death, and to the house appointed for all living. 4 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:6
Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.
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- Zechariah 4:2–3 — And said unto me, What seest thou? And I said, I have looked, and behold a candlestick all of gold, with a… 3 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:7
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
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- Daniel 12:2 — And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame… 27 votes
- Ecclesiastes 3:20–21 — All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. 21 votes
- Psalms 146:4 — His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. 20 votes
- Genesis 3:19 — In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou… 16 votes
- Job 34:14–15 — If he set his heart upon man, if he gather unto himself his spirit and his breath; 15 votes
- Zechariah 12:1 — The burden of the word of the LORD for Israel, saith the LORD, which stretcheth forth the heavens, and layeth… 14 votes
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- Genesis 2:7 — And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and… 44 votes
- Hebrews 9:27 — And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 40 votes
- Genesis 3:19 — In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou… 26 votes
- Psalms 146:4 — His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish. 17 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:8
Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.
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- Ecclesiastes 1:2 — Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. 7 votes
- Ecclesiastes 8:8 — There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of… 3 votes
- Ecclesiastes 6:12 — For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain life which he spendeth as a… 3 votes
- Ecclesiastes 4:4 — Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This… 2 votes
- Ecclesiastes 2:17 — Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity… 2 votes
- Ecclesiastes 1:14 — I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. 2 votes
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- Ecclesiastes 1:2 — Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. 10 votes
- Ecclesiastes 1:1 — The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 2:7 — Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of… 6 votes
- Psalms 39:6 — Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up riches, and… 4 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:9
And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
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- Proverbs 25:1 — These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. 2 votes
- Proverbs 1:1 — The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 votes
- 1 Kings 4:32 — And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five. 2 votes
- Proverbs 10:1 — The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 1 votes
- 1 Kings 10:8 — Happy are thy men, happy are these thy servants, which stand continually before thee, and that hear thy… 1 votes
- 1 Kings 8:12–21 — Then spake Solomon, The LORD said that he would dwell in the thick darkness. 0 votes
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- Proverbs 4:11 — I have taught thee in the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths. 8 votes
- Luke 1:3 — It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto… 7 votes
- Titus 1:5 — For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain… 6 votes
- Proverbs 19:2 — Also, that the soul be without knowledge, it is not good; and he that hasteth with his feet sinneth. 6 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:10
The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
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- Colossians 1:5 — For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the… 6 votes
- 1 Timothy 1:15 — This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save… 5 votes
- Proverbs 16:21–24 — The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. 4 votes
- Proverbs 25:11–12 — A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 2 votes
- Proverbs 22:17–21 — Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply thine heart unto my knowledge. 2 votes
- Proverbs 15:26 — The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 2 votes
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- Proverbs 25:11 — A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. 11 votes
- Luke 4:22 — And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said,… 5 votes
- 1 Samuel 12:23 — Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the LORD in ceasing to pray for you: but I will… 5 votes
- 1 Kings 17:24 — And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the LORD in… 3 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:11
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
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- Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the… 8 votes
- Acts 2:37 — Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the… 8 votes
- Jeremiah 23:29 — Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? 8 votes
- Ezekiel 34:23 — And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them,… 7 votes
- 2 Corinthians 10:4 — (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 6 votes
- John 3:10 — Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? 6 votes
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- Hebrews 4:12 — For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the… 22 votes
- Ezekiel 34:23 — And I will set up one shepherd over them, and he shall feed them, even my servant David; he shall feed them,… 7 votes
- John 10:16 — And other sheep I have, which are not of this fold: them also I must bring, and they shall hear my voice; and… 6 votes
- Proverbs 1:6 — To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. 6 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:12
And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
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- Ecclesiastes 1:18 — For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. 21 votes
- John 21:25 — And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I… 10 votes
- 2 Peter 1:19–21 — We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a light that… 8 votes
- John 5:39 — Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. 8 votes
- Luke 16:29–31 — Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them. 6 votes
- 1 Kings 4:32 — And he spake three thousand proverbs: and his songs were a thousand and five. 6 votes
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- Ecclesiastes 1:18 — For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. 15 votes
- Ecclesiastes 7:16 — Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? 10 votes
- Ecclesiastes 1:13 — And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this… 4 votes
- John 21:25 — And there are also many other things which Jesus did, the which, if they should be written every one, I… 3 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
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- Deuteronomy 10:12 — And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his… 86 votes
- Micah 6:8 — He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to… 60 votes
- Deuteronomy 6:2 — That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command… 58 votes
- Psalms 111:10–112:1 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments:… 49 votes
- Psalms 145:19 — He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them. 39 votes
- Job 28:28 — And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. 39 votes
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- Proverbs 1:7 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 58 votes
- Micah 6:8 — He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to… 49 votes
- Proverbs 9:10 — The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 43 votes
- Job 28:28 — And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding. 29 votes
Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
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- 2 Corinthians 5:10 — For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his… 45 votes
- Romans 2:16 — In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel. 31 votes
- Matthew 12:36 — But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of… 29 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:5 — Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things… 22 votes
- Matthew 10:26 — Fear them not therefore: for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be… 20 votes
- Romans 14:10–12 — But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand… 19 votes
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- Matthew 12:36 — But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of… 61 votes
- Ecclesiastes 11:9 — Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the… 47 votes
- 2 Corinthians 5:10 — For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ; that every one may receive the things done in his… 45 votes
- Hebrews 9:27 — And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment: 40 votes