Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 8:3 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 8:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 8 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.”
Ecclesiastes 8:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 8:3
Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him. This verse counsels political wisdom in navigating royal courts. The Hebrew bahal (בָּהַל, be hasty) warns against impulsive departure from the king's presence—whether literal (leaving court abruptly) or metaphorical (withdrawing service or loyalty rashly). Hasty reactions often worsen situations wisdom could resolve.The parallel warning 'stand not in an evil thing' (ta'amod bedavar ra, תַּעֲמֹד בְּדָבָר רָע) counsels against persisting in wrong courses. When you realize you've erred—made a f...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 8:3
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“don't leave your place; for gentleness lays great offenses to rest.”
“but he who has a quick temper displays folly.”
“and among the inhabitants of the earth; and none can stay his hand”
“all the peoples”
“Tell me whether you sold the land for so much. She said”
“and your neck is an iron sinew”
“the male goat also; and the king against whom there is no rising up.”
“but a wise man will pacify it.”
“Let Abishag the Shunammite be given to Adonijah your brother as wife.”
“and went”