f | # Ecclesiastes Or, The Preacher | f | # Ecclesiastes Or, The Preacher |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. | | 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. |
| 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. | | 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. |
| 3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? | | 3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? |
| 4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abid | | 4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abid |
| eth for ever. | | eth for ever. |
| 5 The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where h | | 5 The sun also ariseth, and the sun goeth down, and hasteth to his place where h |
| e arose. | | e arose. |
| 6 The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth | | 6 The wind goeth toward the south, and turneth about unto the north; it whirleth |
| about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits. | | about continually, and the wind returneth again according to his circuits. |
| 7 All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from | | 7 All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from |
| whence the rivers come, thither they return again. | | whence the rivers come, thither they return again. |
| 8 All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied w | | 8 All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied w |
| ith seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing. | | ith seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing. |
| 9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is | | 9 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is |
| that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. | | that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun. |
| 10 Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been alr | | 10 Is there any thing whereof it may be said, See, this is new? it hath been alr |
| eady of old time, which was before us. | | eady of old time, which was before us. |
| 11 There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembra | | 11 There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembra |
| nce of things that are to come with those that shall come after. | | nce of things that are to come with those that shall come after. |
| 12 I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem. | | 12 I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem. |
| 13 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things th | | 13 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things th |
| at are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to | | at are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to |
| be exercised therewith. | | be exercised therewith. |
| 14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is va | | 14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is va |
| nity and vexation of spirit. | | nity and vexation of spirit. |
| 15 That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cann | | 15 That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cann |
| ot be numbered. | | ot be numbered. |
| 16 I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and ha | | 16 I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and ha |
| ve gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, | | ve gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, |
| my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. | | my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. |
| 17 And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceive | | 17 And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceive |
| d that this also is vexation of spirit. | | d that this also is vexation of spirit. |
| 18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth | | 18 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth |
| sorrow. | | sorrow. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy | | 1 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy |
| pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. | | pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. |
| 2 I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? | | 2 I said of laughter, It is mad: and of mirth, What doeth it? |
| 3 I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart wi | | 3 I sought in mine heart to give myself unto wine, yet acquainting mine heart wi |
| th wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the | | th wisdom; and to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was that good for the |
| sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life. | | sons of men, which they should do under the heaven all the days of their life. |
| 4 I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards: | | 4 I made me great works; I builded me houses; I planted me vineyards: |
| 5 I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fru | | 5 I made me gardens and orchards, and I planted trees in them of all kind of fru |
| its: | | its: |
| 6 I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth tree | | 6 I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth tree |
| s: | | s: |
| 7 I got me servants and maidens, and had servants born in my house; also I had g | | 7 I got me servants and maidens, and had servants born in my house; also I had g |
| reat possessions of great and small cattle above all that were in Jerusalem befo | | reat possessions of great and small cattle above all that were in Jerusalem befo |
| re me: | | re me: |
| 8 I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of | | 8 I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of |
| the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the s | | the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the s |
| ons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts. | | ons of men, as musical instruments, and that of all sorts. |
| 9 So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: | | 9 So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: |
| also my wisdom remained with me. | | also my wisdom remained with me. |
| 10 And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my hear | | 10 And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my hear |
| t from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion | | t from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion |
| of all my labour. | | of all my labour. |
| 11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour t | | 11 Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour t |
| hat I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, an | | hat I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, an |
| d there was no profit under the sun. | | d there was no profit under the sun. |
| 12 And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can th | | 12 And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can th |
| e man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done. | | e man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done. |
| 13 Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. | | 13 Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. |
| 14 The wise man's eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I | | 14 The wise man's eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I |
| myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all. | | myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all. |
| 15 Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to | | 15 Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to |
| me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is va | | me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is va |
| nity. | | nity. |
| 16 For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seein | | 16 For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seein |
| g that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth th | | g that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth th |
| e wise man? as the fool. | | e wise man? as the fool. |
| 17 Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is gri | | 17 Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is gri |
| evous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit. | | evous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit. |
| 18 Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should | | 18 Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should |
| leave it unto the man that shall be after me. | | leave it unto the man that shall be after me. |
| 19 And who knoweth whether he shall be a wise man or a fool? yet shall he have r | | 19 And who knoweth whether he shall be a wise man or a fool? yet shall he have r |
| ule over all my labour wherein I have laboured, and wherein I have shewed myself | | ule over all my labour wherein I have laboured, and wherein I have shewed myself |
| wise under the sun. This is also vanity. | | wise under the sun. This is also vanity. |
| 20 Therefore I went about to cause my heart to despair of all the labour which I | | 20 Therefore I went about to cause my heart to despair of all the labour which I |
| took under the sun. | | took under the sun. |
| 21 For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity | | 21 For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity |
| ; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. | | ; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. |
| This also is vanity and a great evil. | | This also is vanity and a great evil. |
| 22 For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherei | | 22 For what hath man of all his labour, and of the vexation of his heart, wherei |
| n he hath laboured under the sun? | | n he hath laboured under the sun? |
| 23 For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh no | | 23 For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh no |
| t rest in the night. This is also vanity. | | t rest in the night. This is also vanity. |
| 24 There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and tha | | 24 There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and tha |
| t he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was | | t he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was |
| from the hand of God. | | from the hand of God. |
| 25 For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I? | | 25 For who can eat, or who else can hasten hereunto, more than I? |
| 26 For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and | | 26 For God giveth to a man that is good in his sight wisdom, and knowledge, and |
| joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may | | joy: but to the sinner he giveth travail, to gather and to heap up, that he may |
| give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit. | | give to him that is good before God. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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n | 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven | n | 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven: |
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| 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up | | 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up |
| that which is planted; | | that which is planted; |
| 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build | | 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build |
| up; | | up; |
| 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; | | 4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; |
| 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to em | | 5 A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to em |
| brace, and a time to refrain from embracing; | | brace, and a time to refrain from embracing; |
| 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; | | 6 A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away; |
| 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak | | 7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak |
| ; | | ; |
| 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. | | 8 A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace. |
| 9 What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? | | 9 What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? |
| 10 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exerci | | 10 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exerci |
| sed in it. | | sed in it. |
| 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in | | 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in |
| their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the begi | | their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the begi |
| nning to the end. | | nning to the end. |
| 12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do goo | | 12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do goo |
| d in his life. | | d in his life. |
| 13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his l | | 13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his l |
| abour, it is the gift of God. | | abour, it is the gift of God. |
| 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put t | | 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put t |
| o it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before | | o it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before |
| him. | | him. |
| 15 That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and G | | 15 That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and G |
| od requireth that which is past. | | od requireth that which is past. |
| 16 And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was t | | 16 And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was t |
| here; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there. | | here; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there. |
| 17 I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there | | 17 I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there |
| is a time there for every purpose and for every work. | | is a time there for every purpose and for every work. |
n | 18 I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might | n | 18 I said in mine heart, concerning the estates of the sons of men, that God mig |
| manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts. | | ht manifest them and that they might see that they themselves are beasts. |
| 19 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing bef | | 19 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing bef |
| alleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath | | alleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath |
| ; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. | | ; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. |
| 20 All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. | | 20 All go unto one place; all are of the dust, and all turn to dust again. |
| 21 Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast | | 21 Who knoweth the spirit of man that goeth upward, and the spirit of the beast |
| that goeth downward to the earth? | | that goeth downward to the earth? |
| 22 Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rej | | 22 Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rej |
| oice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see w | | oice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see w |
| hat shall be after him? | | hat shall be after him? |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: | | 1 So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: |
| and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and | | and behold the tears of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and |
| on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. | | on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter. |
| 2 Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which | | 2 Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead more than the living which |
| are yet alive. | | are yet alive. |
| 3 Yea, better is he than both they, which hath not yet been, who hath not seen t | | 3 Yea, better is he than both they, which hath not yet been, who hath not seen t |
| he evil work that is done under the sun. | | he evil work that is done under the sun. |
| 4 Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is | | 4 Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is |
| envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. | | envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit. |
| 5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. | | 5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. |
n | 6 Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and | n | 6 Better is a handful with quietness than both the hands full with travail and v |
| vexation of spirit. | | exation of spirit. |
| 7 Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. | | 7 Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. |
| 8 There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor | | 8 There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor |
| brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied wit | | brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied wit |
| h riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? T | | h riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? T |
| his is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail. | | his is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail. |
| 9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. | | 9 Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. |
| 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alo | | 10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him that is alo |
| ne when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. | | ne when he falleth; for he hath not another to help him up. |
| 11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alon | | 11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alon |
| e? | | e? |
| 12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord | | 12 And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord |
| is not quickly broken. | | is not quickly broken. |
| 13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no m | | 13 Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no m |
| ore be admonished. | | ore be admonished. |
| 14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kin | | 14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also he that is born in his kin |
| gdom becometh poor. | | gdom becometh poor. |
| 15 I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child t | | 15 I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child t |
| hat shall stand up in his stead. | | hat shall stand up in his stead. |
| 16 There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: th | | 16 There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: th |
| ey also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and | | ey also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and |
| vexation of spirit. | | vexation of spirit. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, | | 1 Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, |
| than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. | | than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil. |
| 2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thin | | 2 Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thin |
| g before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words | | g before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words |
| be few. | | be few. |
| 3 For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is kn | | 3 For a dream cometh through the multitude of business; and a fool's voice is kn |
| own by multitude of words. | | own by multitude of words. |
| 4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure | | 4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure |
| in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. | | in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed. |
| 5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not | | 5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not |
| pay. | | pay. |
| 6 Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the an | | 6 Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the an |
| gel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destr | | gel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destr |
| oy the work of thine hands? | | oy the work of thine hands? |
| 7 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: | | 7 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: |
| but fear thou God. | | but fear thou God. |
| 8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment a | | 8 If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment a |
| nd justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than t | | nd justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than t |
| he highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. | | he highest regardeth; and there be higher than they. |
| 9 Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the | | 9 Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the |
| field. | | field. |
| 10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth | | 10 He that loveth silver shall not be satisfied with silver; nor he that loveth |
| abundance with increase: this is also vanity. | | abundance with increase: this is also vanity. |
| 11 When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there | | 11 When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there |
| to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes? | | to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes? |
| 12 The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the | | 12 The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the |
| abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep. | | abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep. |
| 13 There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for | | 13 There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for |
| the owners thereof to their hurt. | | the owners thereof to their hurt. |
| 14 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is | | 14 But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is |
| nothing in his hand. | | nothing in his hand. |
| 15 As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came | | 15 As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came |
| , and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. | | , and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand. |
| 16 And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: | | 16 And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: |
| and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind? | | and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind? |
| 17 All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath wi | | 17 All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath wi |
| th his sickness. | | th his sickness. |
| 18 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to dr | | 18 Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to dr |
| ink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all th | | ink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all th |
| e days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. | | e days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion. |
| 19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him p | | 19 Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him p |
| ower to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this | | ower to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this |
| is the gift of God. | | is the gift of God. |
| 20 For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth hi | | 20 For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth hi |
| m in the joy of his heart. | | m in the joy of his heart. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
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| 1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: | | 1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: |
| 2 A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth no | | 2 A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth no |
| thing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat | | thing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat |
| thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease. | | thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease. |
| 3 If a man beget an hundred children, and live many years, so that the days of h | | 3 If a man beget an hundred children, and live many years, so that the days of h |
| is years be many, and his soul be not filled with good, and also that he have no | | is years be many, and his soul be not filled with good, and also that he have no |
| burial; I say, that an untimely birth is better than he. | | burial; I say, that an untimely birth is better than he. |
| 4 For he cometh in with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and his name shall be | | 4 For he cometh in with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and his name shall be |
| covered with darkness. | | covered with darkness. |
| 5 Moreover he hath not seen the sun, nor known any thing: this hath more rest th | | 5 Moreover he hath not seen the sun, nor known any thing: this hath more rest th |
| an the other. | | an the other. |
| 6 Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good: do | | 6 Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good: do |
| not all go to one place? | | not all go to one place? |
| 7 All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled. | | 7 All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled. |
| 8 For what hath the wise more than the fool? what hath the poor, that knoweth to | | 8 For what hath the wise more than the fool? what hath the poor, that knoweth to |
| walk before the living? | | walk before the living? |
| 9 Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also | | 9 Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also |
| vanity and vexation of spirit. | | vanity and vexation of spirit. |
| 10 That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neithe | | 10 That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neithe |
| r may he contend with him that is mightier than he. | | r may he contend with him that is mightier than he. |
| 11 Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better? | | 11 Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better? |
| 12 For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain l | | 12 For who knoweth what is good for man in this life, all the days of his vain l |
| ife which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after hi | | ife which he spendeth as a shadow? for who can tell a man what shall be after hi |
| m under the sun? | | m under the sun? |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
| | | |
| 1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the da | | 1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the da |
| y of one's birth. | | y of one's birth. |
| 2 It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasti | | 2 It is better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasti |
| ng: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. | | ng: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart. |
| 3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the hear | | 3 Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the hear |
| t is made better. | | t is made better. |
| 4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is i | | 4 The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is i |
| n the house of mirth. | | n the house of mirth. |
| 5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song o | | 5 It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song o |
| f fools. | | f fools. |
| 6 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: th | | 6 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: th |
| is also is vanity. | | is also is vanity. |
| 7 Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart. | | 7 Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart. |
| 8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in sp | | 8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in sp |
| irit is better than the proud in spirit. | | irit is better than the proud in spirit. |
| 9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fool | | 9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fool |
| s. | | s. |
| 10 Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? | | 10 Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? |
| for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this. | | for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this. |
| 11 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that se | | 11 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that se |
| e the sun. | | e the sun. |
| 12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowle | | 12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowle |
| dge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. | | dge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. |
| 13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made | | 13 Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made |
| crooked? | | crooked? |
| 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God | | 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God |
| also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find n | | also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find n |
| othing after him. | | othing after him. |
| 15 All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that per | | 15 All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that per |
| isheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life | | isheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life |
| in his wickedness. | | in his wickedness. |
n | 16 Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest tho | n | 16 Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou |
| u destroy thyself? | | destroy thyself? |
| 17 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die befo | | 17 Be not overmuch wicked; neither be thou foolish. Why shouldest thou die befor |
| re thy time? | | e thy time? |
| 18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdra | | 18 It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdra |
| w not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all. | | w not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all. |
| 19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. | | 19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. |
| 20 For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. | | 20 For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. |
| 21 Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant | | 21 Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant |
| curse thee: | | curse thee: |
| 22 For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast c | | 22 For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast c |
| ursed others. | | ursed others. |
| 23 All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from | | 23 All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from |
| me. | | me. |
| 24 That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out? | | 24 That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out? |
| 25 I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the | | 25 I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the |
| reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and m | | reason of things, and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness and m |
| adness: | | adness: |
| 26 And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, | | 26 And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, |
| and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner | | and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner |
| shall be taken by her. | | shall be taken by her. |
| 27 Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, counting one by one, to find o | | 27 Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, counting one by one, to find o |
| ut the account: | | ut the account: |
| 28 Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I fo | | 28 Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I fo |
| und; but a woman among all those have I not found. | | und; but a woman among all those have I not found. |
| 29 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sou | | 29 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sou |
| ght out many inventions. | | ght out many inventions. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
| | | |
| 1 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's | | 1 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's |
| wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. | | wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. |
| 2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath | | 2 I counsel thee to keep the king's commandment, and that in regard of the oath |
| of God. | | of God. |
| 3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth | | 3 Be not hasty to go out of his sight: stand not in an evil thing; for he doeth |
| whatsoever pleaseth him. | | whatsoever pleaseth him. |
| 4 Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What do | | 4 Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What do |
| est thou? | | est thou? |
| 5 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart | | 5 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart |
| discerneth both time and judgment. | | discerneth both time and judgment. |
| 6 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of m | | 6 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of m |
| an is great upon him. | | an is great upon him. |
| 7 For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? | | 7 For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be? |
| 8 There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither | | 8 There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither |
| hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neithe | | hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neithe |
| r shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it. | | r shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it. |
| 9 All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under | | 9 All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under |
| the sun: there is a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt. | | the sun: there is a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt. |
| 10 And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the h | | 10 And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the h |
| oly, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this is also va | | oly, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this is also va |
| nity. | | nity. |
| 11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the | | 11 Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the |
| heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. | | heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. |
| 12 Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet sure | | 12 Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet sure |
| ly I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him: | | ly I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him: |
| 13 But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, | | 13 But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, |
| which are as a shadow; because he feareth not before God. | | which are as a shadow; because he feareth not before God. |
| 14 There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto | | 14 There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto |
| whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked me | | whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked me |
| n, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this | | n, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this |
| also is vanity. | | also is vanity. |
| 15 Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, tha | | 15 Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, tha |
| n to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his la | | n to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his la |
| bour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun. | | bour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun. |
| 16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is don | | 16 When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is don |
| e upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with | | e upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with |
| his eyes:) | | his eyes:) |
| 17 Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that i | | 17 Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that i |
| s done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall n | | s done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall n |
| ot find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be | | ot find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be |
| able to find it. | | able to find it. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the right | | 1 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the right |
| eous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth eith | | eous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth eith |
| er love or hatred by all that is before them. | | er love or hatred by all that is before them. |
| 2 All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the | | 2 All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the |
| wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificet | | wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificet |
| h, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he tha | | h, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he tha |
| t sweareth, as he that feareth an oath. | | t sweareth, as he that feareth an oath. |
| 3 This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is on | | 3 This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is on |
| e event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and ma | | e event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and ma |
| dness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead. | | dness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead. |
| 4 For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is | | 4 For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is |
| better than a dead lion. | | better than a dead lion. |
| 5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neit | | 5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neit |
| her have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. | | her have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. |
| 6 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither ha | | 6 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither ha |
| ve they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun. | | ve they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun. |
| 7 Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for | | 7 Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for |
| God now accepteth thy works. | | God now accepteth thy works. |
| 8 Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment. | | 8 Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment. |
| 9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy v | | 9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy v |
| anity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for t | | anity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for t |
| hat is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the s | | hat is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the s |
| un. | | un. |
| 10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work | | 10 Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work |
| , nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. | | , nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. |
| 11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the | | 11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the |
| battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of u | | battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of u |
| nderstanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to t | | nderstanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to t |
| hem all. | | hem all. |
| 12 For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil ne | | 12 For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil ne |
| t, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared | | t, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared |
| in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them. | | in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them. |
| 13 This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me: | | 13 This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me: |
| 14 There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king a | | 14 There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king a |
| gainst it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: | | gainst it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it: |
| 15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the | | 15 Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the |
| city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. | | city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. |
| 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisd | | 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisd |
| om is despised, and his words are not heard. | | om is despised, and his words are not heard. |
| 17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth | | 17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth |
| among fools. | | among fools. |
| 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. | | 18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savou | | 1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savou |
| r: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. | | r: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. |
| 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. | | 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. |
| 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, a | | 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, a |
| nd he saith to every one that he is a fool. | | nd he saith to every one that he is a fool. |
| 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yiel | | 4 If the spirit of the ruler rise up against thee, leave not thy place; for yiel |
| ding pacifieth great offences. | | ding pacifieth great offences. |
| 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth | | 5 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, as an error which proceedeth |
| from the ruler: | | from the ruler: |
| 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. | | 6 Folly is set in great dignity, and the rich sit in low place. |
| 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the ear | | 7 I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the ear |
| th. | | th. |
t | 8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh an hedge, a serpe | t | 8 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it; and whoso breaketh a hedge, a serpen |
| nt shall bite him. | | t shall bite him. |
| 9 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall | | 9 Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall |
| be endangered thereby. | | be endangered thereby. |
| 10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more s | | 10 If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more s |
| trength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. | | trength: but wisdom is profitable to direct. |
| 11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. | | 11 Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better. |
| 12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swa | | 12 The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swa |
| llow up himself. | | llow up himself. |
| 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his ta | | 13 The beginning of the words of his mouth is foolishness: and the end of his ta |
| lk is mischievous madness. | | lk is mischievous madness. |
| 14 A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall | | 14 A fool also is full of words: a man cannot tell what shall be; and what shall |
| be after him, who can tell him? | | be after him, who can tell him? |
| 15 The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not | | 15 The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not |
| how to go to the city. | | how to go to the city. |
| 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the mor | | 16 Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child, and thy princes eat in the mor |
| ning! | | ning! |
| 17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes | | 17 Blessed art thou, O land, when thy king is the son of nobles, and thy princes |
| eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness! | | eat in due season, for strength, and not for drunkenness! |
| 18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands | | 18 By much slothfulness the building decayeth; and through idleness of the hands |
| the house droppeth through. | | the house droppeth through. |
| 19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all | | 19 A feast is made for laughter, and wine maketh merry: but money answereth all |
| things. | | things. |
| 20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedc | | 20 Curse not the king, no not in thy thought; and curse not the rich in thy bedc |
| hamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings s | | hamber: for a bird of the air shall carry the voice, and that which hath wings s |
| hall tell the matter. | | hall tell the matter. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
| 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. | | 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. |
| 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil sha | | 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil sha |
| ll be upon the earth. | | ll be upon the earth. |
| 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if th | | 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if th |
| e tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree f | | e tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree f |
| alleth, there it shall be. | | alleth, there it shall be. |
| 4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds sha | | 4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds sha |
| ll not reap. | | ll not reap. |
| 5 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow i | | 5 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow i |
| n the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God | | n the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God |
| who maketh all. | | who maketh all. |
| 6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for t | | 6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for t |
| hou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both | | hou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both |
| shall be alike good. | | shall be alike good. |
| 7 Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold th | | 7 Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold th |
| e sun: | | e sun: |
| 8 But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember th | | 8 But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember th |
| e days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity. | | e days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity. |
| 9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days o | | 9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days o |
| f thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes | | f thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes |
| : but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. | | : but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. |
| 10 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for | | 10 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for |
| childhood and youth are vanity. | | childhood and youth are vanity. |
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| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
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| 1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come no | | 1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come no |
| t, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; | | t, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them; |
| 2 While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor t | | 2 While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor t |
| he clouds return after the rain: | | he clouds return after the rain: |
| 3 In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men sha | | 3 In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men sha |
| ll bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that l | | ll bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that l |
| ook out of the windows be darkened, | | ook out of the windows be darkened, |
| 4 And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is | | 4 And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is |
| low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of mus | | low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of mus |
| ick shall be brought low; | | ick shall be brought low; |
| 5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in th | | 5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in th |
| e way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden | | e way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden |
| , and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go | | , and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go |
| about the streets: | | about the streets: |
| 6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitche | | 6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitche |
| r be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. | | r be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern. |
| 7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return | | 7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return |
| unto God who gave it. | | unto God who gave it. |
| 8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. | | 8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity. |
| 9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowle | | 9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowle |
| dge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. | | dge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs. |
| 10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written | | 10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written |
| was upright, even words of truth. | | was upright, even words of truth. |
| 11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of a | | 11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of a |
| ssemblies, which are given from one shepherd. | | ssemblies, which are given from one shepherd. |
| 12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is n | | 12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is n |
| o end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. | | o end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh. |
| 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his comman | | 13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his comman |
| dments: for this is the whole duty of man. | | dments: for this is the whole duty of man. |
| 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whethe | | 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whethe |
| r it be good, or whether it be evil. | | r it be good, or whether it be evil. |
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