Ecclesiastes

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Verses

1:3	What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun?	What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?
1:11	There is no remembrance of men of old, and even those who are yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow.	No one remembers the former generations, and even those yet to come will not be remembered by those who follow them.
1:13	I devoted myself to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven. What a heavy burden God has laid on men!	I applied my mind to study and to explore by wisdom all that is done under the heavens. What a heavy burden God has laid on mankind!
1:15	What is twisted cannot be straightened; what is lacking cannot be counted.	What is crooked cannot be straightened; what is lacking cannot be counted.
1:16	I thought to myself, Look, I have grown and increased in wisdom more than anyone who has ruled over Jerusalem before me; I have experienced much of wisdom and knowledge.	I said to myself, Look, I have increased in wisdom more than anyone who has ruled over Jerusalem before me; I have experienced much of wisdom and knowledge.
2:1	I thought in my heart, Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good. But that also proved to be meaningless.	I said to myself, Come now, I will test you with pleasure to find out what is good. But that also proved to be meaningless.
2:2	Laughter, I said, is foolish. And what does pleasure accomplish?	Laughter, I said, is madness. And what does pleasure accomplish?
2:3	I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was worthwhile for men to do under heaven during the few days of their lives.	I tried cheering myself with wine, and embracing folly—my mind still guiding me with wisdom. I wanted to see what was good for people to do under the heavens during the few days of their lives.
2:8	I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired men and women singers, and a harem as well—the delights of the heart of man.	I amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces. I acquired male and female singers, and a harem as well—the delights of a mans heart.
2:10	I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. My heart took delight in all my work, and this was the reward for all my labor.	I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. My heart took delight in all my labor, and this was the reward for all my toil.
2:14	The wise man has eyes in his head, while the fool walks in the darkness; but I came to realize that the same fate overtakes them both.	The wise have eyes in their heads, while the fool walks in the darkness; but I came to realize that the same fate overtakes them both.
2:15	Then I thought in my heart, The fate of the fool will overtake me also. What then do I gain by being wise? I said in my heart, This too is meaningless.	Then I said to myself, The fate of the fool will overtake me also. What then do I gain by being wise? I said to myself, This too is meaningless.
2:16	For the wise man, like the fool, will not be long remembered; in days to come both will be forgotten. Like the fool, the wise man too must die!	For the wise, like the fool, will not be long remembered; the days have already come when both have been forgotten. Like the fool, the wise too must die!
2:19	And who knows whether he will be a wise man or a fool? Yet he will have control over all the work into which I have poured my effort and skill under the sun. This too is meaningless.	And who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish? Yet they will have control over all the fruit of my toil into which I have poured my effort and skill under the sun. This too is meaningless.
2:21	For a man may do his work with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then he must leave all he owns to someone who has not worked for it. This too is meaningless and a great misfortune.	For a person may labor with wisdom, knowledge and skill, and then they must leave all they own to another who has not toiled for it. This too is meaningless and a great misfortune.
2:22	What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labors under the sun?	What do people get for all the toil and anxious striving with which they labor under the sun?
2:23	All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.	All their days their work is grief and pain; even at night their minds do not rest. This too is meaningless.
2:24	A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, I see, is from the hand of God,	A person can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in their own toil. This too, I see, is from the hand of God,
2:26	To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.	To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
3:1	There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:	There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:
3:5	a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain,	a time to scatter stones and a time to gather them, a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
3:9	What does the worker gain from his toil?	What do workers gain from their toil?
3:10	I have seen the burden God has laid on men.	I have seen the burden God has laid on the human race.
3:11	He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.	He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.
3:12	I know that there is nothing better for men than to be happy and do good while they live.	I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.
3:13	That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God.	That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God.
3:14	I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that men will revere him.	I know that everything God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it and nothing taken from it. God does it so that people will fear him.
3:17	I thought in my heart, God will bring to judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time for every deed.	I said to myself, God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time to judge every deed.
3:18	I also thought, As for men, God tests them so that they may see that they are like the animals.	I also said to myself, As for humans, God tests them so that they may see that they are like the animals.
3:19	Mans fate is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; man has no advantage over the animal. Everything is meaningless.	Surely the fate of human beings is like that of the animals; the same fate awaits them both: As one dies, so dies the other. All have the same breath; humans have no advantage over animals. Everything is meaningless.
3:21	Who knows if the spirit of man rises upward and if the spirit of the animal goes down into the earth?	Who knows if the human spirit rises upward and if the spirit of the animal goes down into the earth?
3:22	So I saw that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot. For who can bring him to see what will happen after him?	So I saw that there is nothing better for a person than to enjoy their work, because that is their lot. For who can bring them to see what will happen after them?
4:1	Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed—and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors—and they have no comforter.	Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors— and they have no comforter.
4:3	But better than both is he who has not yet been, who has not seen the evil that is done under the sun.	But better than both is the one who has never been born, who has not seen the evil that is done under the sun.
4:4	And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from mans envy of his neighbor. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.	And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one persons envy of another. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
4:5	The fool folds his hands and ruins himself.	Fools fold their hands and ruin themselves.
4:8	There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. For whom am I toiling, he asked, and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment? This too is meaningless—a miserable business!	There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. For whom am I toiling, he asked, and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment? This too is meaningless— a miserable business!
4:9	Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:	Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:
4:10	If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!	If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.
4:13	Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to take warning.	Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning.
5:3	As a dream comes when there are many cares, so the speech of a fool when there are many words.	A dream comes when there are many cares, and many words mark the speech of a fool.
5:4	When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.	When you make a vow to God, do not delay to fulfill it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow.
5:5	It is better not to vow than to make a vow and not fulfill it.	It is better not to make a vow than to make one and not fulfill it.
5:7	Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore stand in awe of God.	Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore fear God.
5:10	Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.	Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with their income. This too is meaningless.
5:11	As goods increase, so do those who consume them. And what benefit are they to the owner except to feast his eyes on them?	As goods increase, so do those who consume them. And what benefit are they to the owners except to feast their eyes on them?
5:12	The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether he eats little or much, but the abundance of a rich man permits him no sleep.	The sleep of a laborer is sweet, whether they eat little or much, but as for the rich, their abundance permits them no sleep.
5:13	I have seen a grievous evil under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owner,	I have seen a grievous evil under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owners,
5:14	or wealth lost through some misfortune, so that when he has a son there is nothing left for him.	or wealth lost through some misfortune, so that when they have children there is nothing left for them to inherit.
5:15	Naked a man comes from his mothers womb, and as he comes, so he departs. He takes nothing from his labor that he can carry in his hand.	Everyone comes naked from their mothers womb, and as everyone comes, so they depart. They take nothing from their toil that they can carry in their hands.
5:16	This too is a grievous evil: As a man comes, so he departs, and what does he gain, since he toils for the wind?	This too is a grievous evil: As everyone comes, so they depart, and what do they gain, since they toil for the wind?
5:17	All his days he eats in darkness, with great frustration, affliction and anger.	All their days they eat in darkness, with great frustration, affliction and anger.
5:18	Then I realized that it is good and proper for a man to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in his toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given him—for this is his lot.	This is what I have observed to be good: that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink and to find satisfaction in their toilsome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them—for this is their lot.
5:19	Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to accept his lot and be happy in his work—this is a gift of God.	Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God.
5:20	He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.	They seldom reflect on the days of their life, because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart.
6:1	I have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on men:	I have seen another evil under the sun, and it weighs heavily on mankind:
6:2	God gives a man wealth, possessions and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires, but God does not enable him to enjoy them, and a stranger enjoys them instead. This is meaningless, a grievous evil.	God gives some people wealth, possessions and honor, so that they lack nothing their hearts desire, but God does not grant them the ability to enjoy them, and strangers enjoy them instead. This is meaningless, a grievous evil.
6:7	All mans efforts are for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied.	Everyones toil is for their mouth, yet their appetite is never satisfied.
6:8	What advantage has a wise man over a fool? What does a poor man gain by knowing how to conduct himself before others?	What advantage have the wise over fools? What do the poor gain by knowing how to conduct themselves before others?
6:10	Whatever exists has already been named, and what man is has been known; no man can contend with one who is stronger than he.	Whatever exists has already been named, and what humanity is has been known; no one can contend with someone who is stronger.
6:12	For who knows what is good for a man in life, during the few and meaningless days he passes through like a shadow? Who can tell him what will happen under the sun after he is gone?	For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few and meaningless days they pass through like a shadow? Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone?
7:2	It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of every man; the living should take this to heart.	It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, for death is the destiny of everyone; the living should take this to heart.
7:3	Sorrow is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart.	Frustration is better than laughter, because a sad face is good for the heart.
7:5	It is better to heed a wise mans rebuke than to listen to the song of fools.	It is better to heed the rebuke of a wise person than to listen to the song of fools.
7:7	Extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.	Extortion turns a wise person into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
7:12	Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: that wisdom preserves the life of its possessor.	Wisdom is a shelter as money is a shelter, but the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves those who have it.
7:14	When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future.	When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.
7:15	In this meaningless life of mine I have seen both of these: a righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness.	In this meaningless life of mine I have seen both of these: the righteous perishing in their righteousness, and the wicked living long in their wickedness.
7:16	Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise—why destroy yourself?	Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise— why destroy yourself?
7:17	Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool—why die before your time?	Do not be overwicked, and do not be a fool— why die before your time?
7:18	It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. The man who fears God will avoid all extremes.	It is good to grasp the one and not let go of the other. Whoever fears God will avoid all extremes.
7:19	Wisdom makes one wise man more powerful than ten rulers in a city.	Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.
7:20	There is not a righteous man on earth who does what is right and never sins.	Indeed, there is no one on earth who is righteous, no one who does what is right and never sins.
7:23	All this I tested by wisdom and I said, I am determined to be wise—but this was beyond me.	All this I tested by wisdom and I said, I am determined to be wise— but this was beyond me.
7:24	Whatever wisdom may be, it is far off and most profound—who can discover it?	Whatever exists is far off and most profound— who can discover it?
7:28	while I was still searching but not finding—I found one upright man among a thousand, but not one upright woman among them all.	while I was still searching but not finding— I found one upright man among a thousand, but not one upright woman among them all.
7:29	This only have I found: God made mankind upright, but men have gone in search of many schemes.	This only have I found: God created mankind upright, but they have gone in search of many schemes.
8:1	Who is like the wise man? Who knows the explanation of things? Wisdom brightens a mans face and changes its hard appearance.	Who is like the wise? Who knows the explanation of things? A persons wisdom brightens their face and changes its hard appearance.
8:6	For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a mans misery weighs heavily upon him.	For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery.
8:7	Since no man knows the future, who can tell him what is to come?	Since no one knows the future, who can tell someone else what is to come?
8:8	No man has power over the wind to contain it; so no one has power over the day of his death. As no one is discharged in time of war, so wickedness will not release those who practice it.	As no one has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has power over the time of their death. As no one is discharged in time of war, so wickedness will not release those who practice it.
8:11	When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, the hearts of the people are filled with schemes to do wrong.	When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, peoples hearts are filled with schemes to do wrong.
8:12	Although a wicked man commits a hundred crimes and still lives a long time, I know that it will go better with God fearing men, who are reverent before God.	Although a wicked person who commits a hundred crimes may live a long time, I know that it will go better with those who fear God, who are reverent before him.
8:14	There is something else meaningless that occurs on earth: righteous men who get what the wicked deserve, and wicked men who get what the righteous deserve. This too, I say, is meaningless.	There is something else meaningless that occurs on earth: the righteous who get what the wicked deserve, and the wicked who get what the righteous deserve. This too, I say, is meaningless.
8:15	So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany him in his work all the days of the life God has given him under the sun.	So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun.
8:16	When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe mans labor on earth—his eyes not seeing sleep day or night—	When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe the labor that is done on earth—people getting no sleep day or night—
8:17	then I saw all that God has done. No one can comprehend what goes on under the sun. Despite all his efforts to search it out, man cannot discover its meaning. Even if a wise man claims he knows, he cannot really comprehend it.	then I saw all that God has done. No one can comprehend what goes on under the sun. Despite all their efforts to search it out, no one can discover its meaning. Even if the wise claim they know, they cannot really comprehend it.
9:1	So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in Gods hands, but no man knows whether love or hate awaits him.	So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in Gods hands, but no one knows whether love or hate awaits them.
9:2	All share a common destiny—the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad, the clean and the unclean, those who offer sacrifices and those who do not. As it is with the good man, so with the sinner; as it is with those who take oaths, so with those who are afraid to take them.	All share a common destiny—the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad, the clean and the unclean, those who offer sacrifices and those who do not. As it is with the good, so with the sinful; as it is with those who take oaths, so with those who are afraid to take them.
9:3	This is the evil in everything that happens under the sun: The same destiny overtakes all. The hearts of men, moreover, are full of evil and there is madness in their hearts while they live, and afterward they join the dead.	This is the evil in everything that happens under the sun: The same destiny overtakes all. The hearts of people, moreover, are full of evil and there is madness in their hearts while they live, and afterward they join the dead.
9:5	For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even the memory of them is forgotten.	For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even their name is forgotten.
9:7	Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for it is now that God favors what you do.	Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine with a joyful heart, for God has already approved what you do.
9:10	Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the grave, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.	Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.
9:12	Moreover, no man knows when his hour will come: As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are taken in a snare, so men are trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them.	Moreover, no one knows when their hour will come: As fish are caught in a cruel net, or birds are taken in a snare, so people are trapped by evil times that fall unexpectedly upon them.
9:14	There was once a small city with only a few people in it. And a powerful king came against it, surrounded it and built huge siegeworks against it.	There was once a small city with only a few people in it. And a powerful king came against it, surrounded it and built huge siege works against it.
10:3	Even as he walks along the road, the fool lacks sense and shows everyone how stupid he is.	Even as fools walk along the road, they lack sense and show everyone how stupid they are.
10:4	If a rulers anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great errors to rest.	If a rulers anger rises against you, do not leave your post; calmness can lay great offenses to rest.
10:10	If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed but skill will bring success.	If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success.
10:11	If a snake bites before it is charmed, there is no profit for the charmer.	If a snake bites before it is charmed, the charmer receives no fee.
10:12	Words from a wise mans mouth are gracious, but a fool is consumed by his own lips.	Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips.
10:13	At the beginning his words are folly; at the end they are wicked madness—	At the beginning their words are folly; at the end they are wicked madness—
10:14	and the fool multiplies words. No one knows what is coming—who can tell him what will happen after him?	and fools multiply words. No one knows what is coming— who can tell someone else what will happen after them?
10:15	A fools work wearies him; he does not know the way to town.	The toil of fools wearies them; they do not know the way to town.
10:16	Woe to you, O land whose king was a servant and whose princes feast in the morning.	Woe to the land whose king was a servant and whose princes feast in the morning.
10:17	Blessed are you, O land whose king is of noble birth and whose princes eat at a proper time—for strength and not for drunkenness.	Blessed is the land whose king is of noble birth and whose princes eat at a proper time— for strength and not for drunkenness.
10:18	If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house leaks.	Through laziness, the rafters sag; because of idle hands, the house leaks.
10:19	A feast is made for laughter, and wine makes life merry, but money is the answer for everything.	A feast is made for laughter, wine makes life merry, and money is the answer for everything.
10:20	Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird of the air may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say.	Do not revile the king even in your thoughts, or curse the rich in your bedroom, because a bird in the sky may carry your words, and a bird on the wing may report what you say.
11:1	Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.	Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.
11:2	Give portions to seven, yes to eight, for you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.	Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.
11:3	If clouds are full of water, they pour rain upon the earth. Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there will it lie.	If clouds are full of water, they pour rain on the earth. Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there it will lie.
11:6	Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let not your hands be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.	Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well.
11:8	However many years a man may live, let him enjoy them all. But let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Everything to come is meaningless.	However many years anyone may live, let them enjoy them all. But let them remember the days of darkness, for there will be many. Everything to come is meaningless.
11:9	Be happy, young man, while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you to judgment.	You who are young, be happy while you are young, and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Follow the ways of your heart and whatever your eyes see, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
12:4	when the doors to the street are closed and the sound of grinding fades; when men rise up at the sound of birds, but all their songs grow faint;	when the doors to the street are closed and the sound of grinding fades; when people rise up at the sound of birds, but all their songs grow faint;
12:5	when men are afraid of heights and of dangers in the streets; when the almond tree blossoms and the grasshopper drags himself along and desire no longer is stirred. Then man goes to his eternal home and mourners go about the streets.	when people are afraid of heights and of dangers in the streets; when the almond tree blossoms and the grasshopper drags itself along and desire no longer is stirred. Then people go to their eternal home and mourners go about the streets.
12:6	Remember him—before the silver cord is severed, or the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, or the wheel broken at the well,	Remember him—before the silver cord is severed, and the golden bowl is broken; before the pitcher is shattered at the spring, and the wheel broken at the well,
12:9	Not only was the Teacher wise, but also he imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.	Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also imparted knowledge to the people. He pondered and searched out and set in order many proverbs.
12:11	The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one Shepherd.	The words of the wise are like goads, their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails—given by one shepherd.
12:13	Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole duty of man.	Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind.