Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ecclesiastes 10:19 in English Standard Version "Bread is made for laughter, and wine gladdens life, and money answers everything." Ps 104:15 and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man’s heart. Ec 7:12 For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.