Ecclesiastes 3:16
And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.
Context
This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 3 connects to 10 cross-references. The famous poem of times and seasons declares there is an appointed time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born and to die, a time to plant and to uproot. God has made everything beautiful in its …
Other Translations
And moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.
And again, I have seen under the sun the place of judgment--there <FI>is<Fi> the wicked; and the place of righteousness--there <FI>is<Fi> the wicked.
And again, I saw under the sun, in the place of the judges, that evil was there; and in the place of righteousness, that evil was there.
Cross References
And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity …
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not …
So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of such …
Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
Then said Paul unto him, God shall smite thee, thou whited wall: for sittest thou to judge me after the …
But ye have despised the poor. Do not rich men oppress you, and draw you before the judgment seats?
But the Lord is my defence; and my God is the rock of my refuge.
They gather themselves together against the soul of the righteous, and condemn the innocent blood.
They know not, neither will they understand; they walk on in darkness: all the foundations of the earth are out …
How long will ye judge unjustly, and accept the persons of the wicked? Selah.