Tobit 12:7chapter contextsimilarmeaning"It is good to keep close the secret of a king, but it is honourable to reveal the works of God. Do that which is good, and no evil shall touch you." Tobit 12:7 KJVcopysave
It is good to keep close the secret of a king, but it is honourable to reveal the works of God. Do that which is good, and no evil shall touch you.
Wisdom of Solomon 18:9chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For the righteous children of good men did sacrifice secretly, and with one consent made a holy law, that the saints should be like partakers of the same good and evil, the fathers now singing out the songs of praise." Wisdom of Solomon 18:9 KJVcopysave
For the righteous children of good men did sacrifice secretly, and with one consent made a holy law, that the saints should be like partakers of the same good and evil, the fathers now singing out the songs of praise.
Ecclesiasticus 39:25chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For the good are good things created from the beginning: so evil things for sinners." Ecclesiasticus 39:25 KJVcopysave
For the good are good things created from the beginning: so evil things for sinners.
Ecclesiasticus 14:5chapter contextsimilarmeaning"He that is evil to himself, to whom will he be good? he shall not take pleasure in his goods." Ecclesiasticus 14:5 KJVcopysave
He that is evil to himself, to whom will he be good? he shall not take pleasure in his goods.
Ecclesiasticus 18:8chapter contextsimilarmeaning"What is man, and whereto serveth he? what is his good, and what is his evil?" Ecclesiasticus 18:8 KJVcopysave
What is man, and whereto serveth he? what is his good, and what is his evil?
Letter of Jeremiah 1:34chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Whether it be evil that one doeth unto them, or good, they are not able to recompense it: they can neither set up a king, nor put him down." Letter of Jeremiah 1:34 KJVcopysave
Whether it be evil that one doeth unto them, or good, they are not able to recompense it: they can neither set up a king, nor put him down.
Ecclesiasticus 12:3chapter contextsimilarmeaning"There can no good come to him that is always occupied in evil, nor to him that giveth no alms." Ecclesiasticus 12:3 KJVcopysave
There can no good come to him that is always occupied in evil, nor to him that giveth no alms.
Ecclesiasticus 42:6chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Sure keeping is good, where an evil wife is; and shut up, where many hands are." Ecclesiasticus 42:6 KJVcopysave
Sure keeping is good, where an evil wife is; and shut up, where many hands are.
Ecclesiasticus 39:27chapter contextsimilarmeaning"All these things are for good to the godly: so to the sinners they are turned into evil." Ecclesiasticus 39:27 KJVcopysave
All these things are for good to the godly: so to the sinners they are turned into evil.
1 Maccabees 16:17chapter contextsimilarmeaning"In which doing he committed a great treachery, and recompensed evil for good." 1 Maccabees 16:17 KJVcopysave
In which doing he committed a great treachery, and recompensed evil for good.
Ecclesiasticus 17:7chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Withal he filled them with the knowledge of understanding, and shewed them good and evil." Ecclesiasticus 17:7 KJVcopysave
Withal he filled them with the knowledge of understanding, and shewed them good and evil.
Ecclesiasticus 13:24chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Riches are good unto him that hath no sin, and poverty is evil in the mouth of the ungodly." Ecclesiasticus 13:24 KJVcopysave
Riches are good unto him that hath no sin, and poverty is evil in the mouth of the ungodly.
Ecclesiasticus 20:16chapter contextsimilarmeaning"The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me." Ecclesiasticus 20:16 KJVcopysave
The fool saith, I have no friends, I have no thank for all my good deeds, and they that eat my bread speak evil of me.
Ecclesiasticus 20:9chapter contextsimilarmeaning"There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss." Ecclesiasticus 20:9 KJVcopysave
There is a sinner that hath good success in evil things; and there is a gain that turneth to loss.
Ecclesiasticus 39:4chapter contextsimilarmeaning"He shall serve among great men, and appear before princes: he will travel through strange countries; for he hath tried the good and the evil among men." Ecclesiasticus 39:4 KJVcopysave
He shall serve among great men, and appear before princes: he will travel through strange countries; for he hath tried the good and the evil among men.
Ecclesiasticus 37:18chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Four manner of things appear: good and evil, life and death: but the tongue ruleth over them continually." Ecclesiasticus 37:18 KJVcopysave
Four manner of things appear: good and evil, life and death: but the tongue ruleth over them continually.
Ecclesiasticus 11:31chapter contextsimilarmeaning"For he lieth in wait, and turneth good into evil, and in things worthy praise will lay blame upon thee." Ecclesiasticus 11:31 KJVcopysave
For he lieth in wait, and turneth good into evil, and in things worthy praise will lay blame upon thee.
2 Esdras 2:14chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Take heaven and earth to witness; for I have broken the evil in pieces, and created the good: for I live, saith the Lord." 2 Esdras 2:14 KJVcopysave
Take heaven and earth to witness; for I have broken the evil in pieces, and created the good: for I live, saith the Lord.
2 Esdras 3:22chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Thus infirmity was made permanent; and the law (also) in the heart of the people with the malignity of the root; so that the good departed away, and the evil abode still." 2 Esdras 3:22 KJVcopysave
Thus infirmity was made permanent; and the law (also) in the heart of the people with the malignity of the root; so that the good departed away, and the evil abode still.
Additions to Esther 16:4chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And take not only thankfulness away from among men, but also lifted up with the glorious words of lewd persons, that were never good, they think to escape the justice of God, that seeth all things and hateth evil." Additions to Esther 16:4 KJVcopysave
And take not only thankfulness away from among men, but also lifted up with the glorious words of lewd persons, that were never good, they think to escape the justice of God, that seeth all things and hateth evil.
2 Esdras 4:29chapter contextsimilarmeaning"If therefore that which is sown be not turned upside down, and if the place where the evil is sown pass not away, then cannot it come that is sown with good." 2 Esdras 4:29 KJVcopysave
If therefore that which is sown be not turned upside down, and if the place where the evil is sown pass not away, then cannot it come that is sown with good.
Ecclesiasticus 13:25chapter contextsimilarmeaning"The heart of a man changeth his countenance, whether it be for good or evil: and a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance." Ecclesiasticus 13:25 KJVcopysave
The heart of a man changeth his countenance, whether it be for good or evil: and a merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.
Ecclesiasticus 33:14chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Good is set against evil, and life against death: so is the godly against the sinner, and the sinner against the godly." Ecclesiasticus 33:14 KJVcopysave
Good is set against evil, and life against death: so is the godly against the sinner, and the sinner against the godly.
Ecclesiasticus 12:5chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Do well unto him that is lowly, but give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread, and give it not unto him, lest he overmaster thee thereby: for else thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good thou shalt have done unto him." Ecclesiasticus 12:5 KJVcopysave
Do well unto him that is lowly, but give not to the ungodly: hold back thy bread, and give it not unto him, lest he overmaster thee thereby: for else thou shalt receive twice as much evil for all the good thou shalt have done unto him.
Tobit 10:12chapter contextsimilarmeaning"And he said to his daughter, Honour thy father and thy mother in law, which are now thy parents, that I may hear good report of thee. And he kissed her. Edna also said to Tobias, The Lord of heaven restore thee, my dear brother, and grant that I may see thy children of my daughter Sara before I die, that I may rejoice before the Lord: behold, I commit my daughter unto thee of special trust; where are do not entreat her evil." Tobit 10:12 KJVcopysave
And he said to his daughter, Honour thy father and thy mother in law, which are now thy parents, that I may hear good report of thee. And he kissed her. Edna also said to Tobias, The Lord of heaven restore thee, my dear brother, and grant that I may see thy children of my daughter Sara before I die, that I may rejoice before the Lord: behold, I commit my daughter unto thee of special trust; where are do not entreat her evil.
Ecclesiasticus 14:14chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Defraud not thyself of the good day, and let not the part of a good desire overpass thee." Ecclesiasticus 14:14 KJVcopysave
Defraud not thyself of the good day, and let not the part of a good desire overpass thee.
1 Maccabees 11:33chapter contextsimilarmeaning"We are determined to do good to the people of the Jews, who are our friends, and keep covenants with us, because of their good will toward us." 1 Maccabees 11:33 KJVcopysave
We are determined to do good to the people of the Jews, who are our friends, and keep covenants with us, because of their good will toward us.
Ecclesiasticus 41:13chapter contextsimilarmeaning"A good life hath but few days: but a good name endureth for ever." Ecclesiasticus 41:13 KJVcopysave
A good life hath but few days: but a good name endureth for ever.
Wisdom of Solomon 14:26chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Disquieting of good men, forgetfulness of good turns, defiling of souls, changing of kind, disorder in marriages, adultery, and shameless uncleanness." Wisdom of Solomon 14:26 KJVcopysave
Disquieting of good men, forgetfulness of good turns, defiling of souls, changing of kind, disorder in marriages, adultery, and shameless uncleanness.
2 Esdras 16:21chapter contextsimilarmeaning"Behold, victuals shall be so good cheap upon earth, that they shall think themselves to be in good case, and even then shall evils grow upon earth, sword, famine, and great confusion." 2 Esdras 16:21 KJVcopysave
Behold, victuals shall be so good cheap upon earth, that they shall think themselves to be in good case, and even then shall evils grow upon earth, sword, famine, and great confusion.