Ecclesiastes 3:16-17

From Dust to Dust

¹⁶ Moreover, _j I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even _k there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. ¹⁷ I said in my heart, _l God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is _m a time for every matter and for every work.

1. Cross References
   Ecclesiastes 4:1
   Again I saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun. And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they had no one to comfort them! On the side of their oppressors there was power, and there was no one to comfort them.
   
2. Cross References
   Ecclesiastes 5:8
   If you see in a province the oppression of the poor and the violation of justice and righteousness, do not be amazed at the matter, for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.
   Ecclesiastes 4:1
   Again I saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun. And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they had no one to comfort them! On the side of their oppressors there was power, and there was no one to comfort them.
   
3. Cross References
   Matthew 16:27
   For the Son of Man is going to come with his angels in the glory of his Father, and then he will repay each person according to what he has done.
   2 Corinthians 5:10
   For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done in the body, whether good or evil.
   Romans 2:6 - 11
   He will render to each one according to his works:
   2 Thessalonians 1:6 - 10
   Since indeed God considers it just to repay with affliction those who afflict you.
   
4. Cross References
   Ecclesiastes 3:1
   For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
   Ecclesiastes 8:6
   For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him.