Ecclesiastes 11:2
King James Version (KJV)
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
World English Bible (WEB)
Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; for you don't know what evil will be on the earth.
Ecclesiastes 11:2 Cross References
Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our LORD: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Therefore the Jews of the villages, that dwelt in the unwalled towns, made the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.
He hath dispersed, he hath given to the poor; his righteousness endureth for ever; his horn shall be exalted with honour.
Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate;
