Ecclesiastes 9:8
Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
Context
This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 9 connects to 10 cross-references. A meditation on the common fate of death that overtakes righteous and wicked alike. The living know they will die but the dead know nothing and have no portion in what happens under the sun. Therefore enjoy life with the …
Other Translations
Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.
At all times let thy garments be white, and let not perfume be lacking on thy head.
Let your clothing be white at all times, and let not your head be without oil.
Cross References
Wash thyself therefore, and anoint thee, and put thy raiment upon thee, and get thee down to the floor: but …
And Joab sent to Tekoah, and fetched thence a wise woman, and said unto her, I pray thee, feign thyself …
And Mephibosheth the son of Saul came down to meet the king, and had neither dressed his feet, nor trimmed …
And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a …
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup …
I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, …
That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction …
But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.
Thou hast a few names even in Sardis which have not defiled their garments; and they shall walk with me …