Ecclesiastes 3:14
I am certain that whatever God does will be for ever. No addition may be made to it, nothing may be taken from it; and God has done it so that man may be in fear before him.
Bible in Basic English
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In Context
13And for every man to take food and drink, and have joy in all his work, is a reward from God.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:31As for God, his way is all good: the word of the Lord is tested; he is a safe cover for all those who put their faith in him.
Psalms 64:9\64:8\The evil of their tongues is the cause of their fall; all those who see them are shaking their heads at them.
Psalms 119:90Your faith is unchanging from generation to generation: you have put the earth in its place, and it is not moved.
Proverbs 21:30Wisdom and knowledge and wise suggestions are of no use against the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 5:6\5:7\Because much talk comes from dreams and things of no purpose. But let the fear of God be in you.
Ecclesiastes 7:18It is good to take this in your hand and not to keep your hand from that; he who has the fear of God will be free of the two.
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 3:12-16
Mutability of Human Affairs. 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. 12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. 13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken… Read the whole commentary →