Ecclesiastes

For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and
understanding.
- Proverbs 2:6 NASB
ECCLESIASTES
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19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth, by understanding He
established the heavens. 20 By His knowledge the deeps were broken
up and the skies drip with dew.
- Proverbs 3:19-20 NASB
ECCLESIASTES
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5 Also, the sun rises and the sun sets;
And hastening to its place it rises there again.
9 That which has been is that which will be,
And that which has been done is that which will be done.
So there is nothing new under the sun.
- Ecclesiastes 1:5,9 NASB
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 1 - The Cycle of Life
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4 I enlarged my works:I built houses for myself, I planted vineyards for
myself; 5 I made gardens and parks for myself and I planted in them all
kinds of fruit trees; 6 I made ponds of water for myself from which to
irrigate a forest of growing trees. 7 I bought male and female slaves
and I had homeborn slaves. Also I possessed flocks and herds larger
than all who preceded me in Jerusalem.
- Ecclesiastes 2:4-7 NASB
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 2 - The Futility of Pleasure and Possessions
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24 There is nothing better for a man than to eat and drink and tell
himself that his labor is good. This also I have seen that it is from the
hand of God. 25 For who can eat and who can have enjoyment without
Him?
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 2 - The Futility of Pleasure and Possessions
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A time to be silent and a time to speak.
- Ecclesiastes 3:7 NASB
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 3 - A Time for Everything
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I have seen that nothing is better than that man should be happy in his
activities, for that is his lot. For who will bring him to see what will occur
after him?
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So do not worry about tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself. Each
day has enough trouble of its own.
- Matthew 6:34 NASB
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8 There was a certain man without a dependent, having neither a son
nor a brother, yet there was no end to all his labor. Indeed, his eyes
were not satisfied with riches and he never asked, "And for whom am I
laboring and depriving myself of pleasure?" This too is vanity and it is a
grievous task. 9 Two are better than one because they have a good
return for their labor. 10 For if either of them falls, the one will lift up his
companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to
lift him up. 11 Furthermore, if two lie down together they keep warm,
but how can one be warm alone? 12 And if one can overpower him
who is alone, two can resist him. A cord of three strands is not quickly
torn apart.
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 4 - Strength in Numbers
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10 He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who
loves abundance with its income. This too is vanity. 11 When good
things increase, those who consume them increase. So what is the
advantage to their owners except to look on? 12 The sleep of the
working man is pleasant, whether he eats little or much; but the full
stomach of the rich man does not allow him to sleep.
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 5 - The Folly of Riches
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11 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in
whatever circumstances I am. 12 I know how to get along with humble
means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every
circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going
hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. 13 I can do all
things through Him who strengthens me.
- Philippians 4:11-13 NASB
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 5 - The Folly of Riches
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What the eyes see is better than what the soul desires. This too is
futility and a striving after wind.
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 6 - The Futility of Life
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It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of
feasting, because that is the end of every man, and the living takes it to
heart.
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 7 - Wisdom and Folly Contrasted
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21 Also, do not take seriously all words which are spoken, so that you
will not hear your servant cursing you. 22 For you also have realized
that you likewise have many times cursed others.
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 7 - Wisdom and Folly Contrasted
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So I commended pleasure, for there is nothing good for a man under
the sun except to eat and to drink and to be merry, and this will stand
by him in his toils throughout the days of his life which God has given
him under the sun.
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 8 - Enjoy Life
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For I have taken all this to my heart and explain it that righteous men,
wise men, and their deeds are in the hand of God. Man does not know
whether it will be love or hatred; anything awaits him.
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 9 - Men Are in the Hand of God
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The mind of man plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.
- Proverbs 16:9 NASB
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 9 - Men Are in the Hand of God
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If the axe is dull and he does not sharpen its edge, then he must exert
more strength. Wisdom has the advantage of giving success.
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 10 - Tidbits of Wisdom
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1 Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, for you will find it after
many days. 2 Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do
not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 11 - Living Live Wisely
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Sow your seed in the morning and do not be idle in the evening, for
you do not know whether morning or evening sowing will succeed, or
whether both of them alike will be good.
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Rejoice, young man, during your childhood, and let your heart be
pleasant during the days of young manhood. And follow the impulses
of your heart and the desires of your eyes. Yet know that God will bring
you to judgment for all these things.
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Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil
days come and the years draw near when you will say, "I have no
delight in them."
ECCLESIASTES: Chapter 12 - Remember God in Your Youth
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13 The conclusion, when all has been heard, is: fear God and keep His
commandments, because this applies to every person. 14 For God will
bring every act to judgment, everything which is hidden, whether it is
good or evil.
ECCLESIASTES: The Final Conclusion
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So then each one of us will give an account of himself to God.
- Romans 14:12 NASB
ECCLESIASTES: The Final Conclusion
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