10So then, I have seen the wicked buried, those who used to go in and out of the holy place [but did not thereby escape their doom], and they are [praised in spite of their evil and] soon forgotten in the city where they did such things. I say that this too is futility (meaningless, vain). 15Then I commended pleasure and enjoyment, because a man [without God] has no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be merry, for this will stand by him in his toil through the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. 16When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to see the activities [of mankind] that take place upon the earth--how some men seem to sleep neither day nor night-- Man Cannot Know God's Ways - Here also is a futility that goes on upon the earth: there are righteous men who fare as though they were wicked, and wicked men who fare as though they were righteous. 15Then I commended pleasure and enjoyment, because a man [without God] has no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be merry, for this will stand by him in his toil through the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. 11Because the sentence against an evil act is not executed quickly, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set to do evil. I say that this too is futility (meaningless, vain). 6For there is a [b]proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight, Though mankind’s misery and trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king]. 16When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to see the activities [of mankind] that take place upon the earth--how some men seem to sleep neither day nor night-- I say that this too is futility (meaningless, vain). 15Then I commended pleasure and enjoyment, because a man [without God] has no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be merry, for this will stand by him in his toil through the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. 8There is no man who has power and authority over the wind to restrain the wind, Nor does he have authority over the day of death; There is no discharge [from service] during time of war, And evil will not rescue those who [actively seek to] practice it. 1 WHO IS like the wise man? 6For there is a [b]proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight, Though mankind’s misery and trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king]. [a] 5 Lit time and judgment. 9All this I have seen while applying my mind to every deed that is done under the sun. 10So then, I have seen the wicked buried, those who used to go in and out of the holy place [but did not thereby escape their doom], and they are [praised in spite of their evil and] soon forgotten in the city where they did such things. 12Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life [seemingly] is prolonged [in spite of his wickedness], still I know that it will be well with those who [reverently] fear God, who fear and worship Him openly [realizing His omnipresence and His power]. And who will say to him, “What are you doing?” Even though man may labor in seeking, he will not discover; and [more than that], though a wise man thinks and claims he knows, he will not be able to find it out. This too is futility (vanity, emptiness). e. 8 All things are wearisome and all words are frail; Man cannot express it. 4For the word of a king is authoritative and powerful, And who will say to him, “What are you doing?” 10So then, I have seen the wicked buried, those who used to go in and out of the holy place [but did not thereby escape their doom], and they are [praised in spite of their evil and] soon forgotten in the city where they did such things. This too is futility (vanity, emptiness). 5Whoever keeps and observes a royal command will experience neither trouble nor misery; For a wise heart will know the [a]proper time and [appropriate] procedure. The natural man is not aware that all the answers to life are found in God. 14There is a meaningless and futile thing which is done on the earth: that is, there are righteous men whose gain is as though they were evil, and evil men whose gain is as though they were righteous. 15Then I commended pleasure and enjoyment, because a man [without God] has no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be merry, for this will stand by him in his toil through the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. Then I commended enjoyment, because .. 14There is a meaningless and futile thing which is done on the earth: that is, there are righteous men whose gain is as though they were evil, and evil men whose gain is as though they were righteous. (G) 13 Yet because the wicked do not fear God,(H) it will not go well with them, and their days(I) will not lengthen like a shadow. 1Who is like the wise man? As no one is discharged in time of war, so wickedness will not release those who practice it. 11Because the sentence against an evil act is not executed quickly, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set to do evil. 6For there is a [b]proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight, Though mankind’s misery and trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king]. 14There is a meaningless and futile thing which is done on the earth: that is, there are righteous men whose gain is as though they were evil, and evil men whose gain is as though they were righteous. 12Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life [seemingly] is prolonged [in spite of his wickedness], still I know that it will be well with those who [reverently] fear God, who fear and worship Him openly [realizing His omnipresence and His power]. 17and I saw all the work of God, I concluded that man cannot discover the work that is done under the sun. 5Whoever keeps and observes a royal command will experience neither trouble nor misery; For a wise heart will know the [a]proper time and [appropriate] procedure. And who knows the interpretation of a matter? 17and I saw all the work of God, I concluded that man cannot discover the work that is done under the sun. 11Because the sentence against an evil act is not executed quickly, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set to do evil. Who knows the explanation of things? 3Do not be in a hurry to get out of his presence. 7For no one knows what will happen; So who can tell him how and when it will happen? [a] 5 Lit time and judgment. 15Then I commended pleasure and enjoyment, because a man [without God] has no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be merry, for this will stand by him in his toil through the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. [a] 5 Lit time and judgment. 11Because the sentence against an evil act is not executed quickly, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set to do evil. (Q) No one can comprehend what goes on under the sun. 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). And who knows the interpretation of a thing? [a] 5 Lit time and judgment. (A) Do not stand up for a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases. 8There is no man who has power and authority over the wind to restrain the wind, Nor does he have authority over the day of death; There is no discharge [from service] during time of war, And evil will not rescue those who [actively seek to] practice it. 2 Obey the king’s command, I say, because you took an oath before God. [b] 6 Lit time and judgment. 17and I saw all the work of God, I concluded that man cannot discover the work that is done under the sun. The word qohelet appears seven times in Ecclesiastes (chap. 6For there is a [b]proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight, Though mankind’s misery and trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king]. This too is futility (vanity, emptiness). Even though man may labor in seeking, he will not discover; and [more than that], though a wise man thinks and claims he knows, he will not be able to find it out. And who knows the interpretation of a matter? There is a time in which one man has exercised power over others to their detriment. (A) 3 Do not be in a hurry to get out of his presence. Even though man may labor in seeking, he will not discover; and [more than that], though a wise man thinks and claims he knows, he will not be able to find it out. I say that this too is futility (meaningless, vain). Be aware! 10So then, I have seen the wicked buried, those who used to go in and out of the holy place [but did not thereby escape their doom], and they are [praised in spite of their evil and] soon forgotten in the city where they did such things. 16When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to see the activities [of mankind] that take place upon the earth--how some men seem to sleep neither day nor night-- I say that this too is futility (meaningless, vain). 15Then I commended pleasure and enjoyment, because a man [without God] has no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be merry, for this will stand by him in his toil through the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. 12Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life [seemingly] is prolonged [in spite of his wickedness], still I know that it will be well with those who [reverently] fear God, who fear and worship Him openly [realizing His omnipresence and His power]. Assembly, church). [b] 6 Lit time and judgment. (B) 13 But it will not be well for the evil man, nor will he lengthen his days like a shadow, because he does not fear God.(C). And who knows the interpretation of a matter? 13But it will not be well for the evil man, nor will he lengthen his days like a shadow, because he does not fear God. This too is futility (vanity, emptiness). 5 Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm,    and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure.6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,(C)    though a person may be weighed down by misery. 15 Then I commended pleasure and enjoyment, because a man [without God] has no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be merry, for this will stand by him in his toil through the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. 12Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life [seemingly] is prolonged [in spite of his wickedness], still I know that it will be well with those who [reverently] fear God, who fear and worship Him openly [realizing His omnipresence and His power]. 13But it will not be well for the evil man, nor will he lengthen his days like a shadow, because he does not fear God. 12Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and his life [seemingly] is prolonged [in spite of his wickedness], still I know that it will be well with those who [reverently] fear God, who fear and worship Him openly [realizing His omnipresence and His power]. [a] 5 Lit time and judgment. I say that this too is futility (meaningless, vain). Ecclesiastes‬ ‭12:6-8‬ ‭AMP‬‬ Earnestly remember your Creator before the silver cord [of life] is broken, or the golden bowl is crushed, or the pitcher at the fountain is shattered and the wheel at the cistern is crushed; then the dust [out of which God made man’s body] will return to the earth as it was, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. I say that this too is futility (meaningless, vain). 14There is a meaningless and futile thing which is done on the earth: that is, there are righteous men whose gain is as though they were evil, and evil men whose gain is as though they were righteous. Contextual Overview 7 For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. All rights reserved. 14There is a meaningless and futile thing which is done on the earth: that is, there are righteous men whose gain is as though they were evil, and evil men whose gain is as though they were righteous. Even though man may labor in seeking, he will not discover; and [more than that], though a wise man thinks and claims he knows, he will not be able to find it out. [a] 5 Lit time and judgment. Do not join in a malevolent matter, for the king will do whatever he pleases. 2 I counsel you to keep the king's command, and that in regard to the oath of God [by which you swore to him loyalty]. 11Because the sentence against an evil act is not executed quickly, the hearts of the sons of men are fully set to do evil. Ecclesiastes 7: Ecclesiastes: ... 8 There is no man who has power over the spirit to retain the breath of life, neither has he power over the day of death; and there is no discharge in battle [against death], neither will wickedness deliver those who are its possessors and given to it. Even though man may labor in seeking, he will not discover; and [more than that], though a wise man thinks and claims he knows, he will not be able to find it out. I say that this too is futility (meaningless, vain). 7For no one knows what will happen; So who can tell him how and when it will happen? Just because the penalty does not occur immediately does not mean it will not come. There is a time in which one man has exercised power over others to their detriment. 8There is no man who has power and authority over the wind to restrain the wind, Nor does he have authority over the day of death; There is no discharge [from service] during time of war, And evil will not rescue those who [actively seek to] practice it. [a] 5 Lit time and judgment. 4 Since a king’s word is supreme, who can say to him, “What are you doing?(B)”. 15Then I commended pleasure and enjoyment, because a man [without God] has no better thing under the sun than to eat and to drink and to be merry, for this will stand by him in his toil through the days of his life which God has given him under the sun. 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