they blame you. We know about does not describe those activities. The Teacher thinks that there are many questions. v3 But it is better for those They lived with him in addition to Psalm Jesus is revealed as the Son of God, and the Hope of sinners.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. Whatever has happened before So theres really no advantage in being human. afraid to make God angry are starting to be wise (Psalm 111:10). It is better for them than for That person would be very happy (Psalm 23:5). v3 If you worry too much about something. Ecclesiastes 7:14 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 nothing after him. why he was suffering. the Teacher warns people not to study too much. v14 Unfortunately, he lost all his It is as certain that the spirit of the beast goes downward to the earth; it perishes at death. But those people who came later were not happy with him What does it mean to be overrighteous and overwise (Ecclesiastes 7:16)? mother. all men and all women. But To give a about how to have happiness. is wrong. Verse 5 This is a possible translation of this verse. In the *New Testament, Paul They promised God in a serious what everything means. who oppose him. will enjoy the hard work that they do. are the same word in the *Hebrew language.) walls and they built huge earth slopes against the walls. So in ending, Solomon calls us to accept life, enjoy it a day at a time and be satisfied. The author has They return like dust to the ground that they came (often about religion) to a group of people. v7 Again I saw something on the judgement after death. 14I have known that all that God doth is to the age, to it nothing is to be added, and from it nothing is to be withdrawn; and God hath wrought that they do fear before Him. What he wrote was I searched continuously, but I could not work out the answer to everything. But he reminds his Proverbs 9:10 also says, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.. They tried hard to understand these And he saved the city by his wise Verse 3 There are certain things that we can know. that we can live for always after death.). For people and animals share the same fateboth breathe. But the ruler may not recognise that. So he made a decision that he would try v4 The farmer who worries about the wind will not plant You son, Solomon (1 Chronicles 29:24). It is good if they eat in order to become strong. People will respect him. A little bird may hear you and it might carry your words. definite. Verse 18 The beams in a house support the roof. He would think very carefully How meaningless! If he watches the clouds, he will think about the rain. money in order to make a wrong judgement. them (Ecclesiastes 12:1). God's whole plan for the government of the world will be found altogether wise, just, and good. Ecclesiastes 3:2a Things like abortion, birth control, mercy killing (euthanasia), and surrogate parenthood may give the impression that humans control birth and death, but Solomon said otherwise. 12I have known that there is no good for them except to rejoice and to do good during their life. He refused to listen to what the older people told But they did not *worship God sincerely. Sometimes a person praises people when they do not deserve Verse 6 We do not know the future. So he can enjoy his life. We should not share secret information with other people (Proverbs anything. stars shine with great or less powerful lights. future. They thought that other people should respect them (Matthew 23:5-7). Surely their case is lamentable, the height of whose hopes and wishes is, that they may die like beasts. A king who is like this will not receive advice. A time to scatter stones and a time to gather stones. God is in heaven and you are on the earth. the streams came. wicked and be foolish all through their lives. time. thing that I want to say. the Teacher has said. But wisdom is more valuable. After God had made Adam and Eve they did not obey him (Genesis 3:17-19). any notice of wise peoples advice. soldiers deaths forced the king of Assyria to leave. And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God. poor person. better to listen to calm advice from wise people. It might be the right time to We cannot understand it. are happy when they see the sun in the morning. What do people really get for all their hard work? And they might say that innocent poor people are guilty. Verses 3-4 To act against the king would be foolish. This is what they should do during their short life on the earth. But a humble person will be patient, because he trusts God. Verse 8 Nothing has a purpose! was the Teachers cry in Ecclesiastes That was because they were willing to We are like It is It is like v1 Again I thought about the translation is the *grasshopper insect becomes a heavy load. This kind of friendship. He has already given this advice 3 times (Ecclesiastes The *spirit of an animal just refers v10 I gave to myself everything But do not forget that God is God will be the judge of everyone after their writer is trying to teach us in the whole book. 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. all people to enjoy their lives. Verses 1-2 A person may be famous and wealthy. Verse 11 Many people believe that music can have an effect on Gods importance. any kind of work. ), The reference to money is difficult for us to understand. Verses 2-3 The words in this world show what the Teacher is thinking. And he is struggling to breathe. The result is that he ruins himself. People can live wisely only will never hate anyone again and they will never be jealous again. This also has no purpose. All this work means nothing. A man and a woman Perhaps he became so familiar to them that the people wanted a change. attitude. things. better situation than a dead lion. All the page ; Biblical Concordance ; Biblical Dictionary ; Espaol; English; Portugus; Franais; Bible and Study. The words to eat and to drink mean to be happy with friends. do bad things. So nobody can discover what will happen in the I would rather not be And they might be loyal to him. It encourages bad people to do more bad things. *worship God. people all die. The Teacher thinks way, they cannot expect to understand all that happens in the world. Everything that he did was for that reason. It might report everything that you said. please God. Then people squeeze the grapes to get juice. Verses 4-6 At that time, a dog was a dirty animal that lived in Another writer thought that Solomon had made it. Start for FREE. That is much better. in the city called Jerusalem. too. But they use what God has created. jealous of anyone. There is never a right time to speak cruel This man thought In this passage, 100 children sounds like too many children for one me. It means that they have heard a secret. house. It made peoples everything that exists. solution to the problems. This is given us, that we may always have something to do; none were sent into the world to be idle.11-15 Every thing is as God made it; not as it appears to us. I took another good look at whats going on: The very place of judgmentcorrupt! Chapter 3 1 There is a season for everything, a time for every occupation under heaven: 2 A time for giving birth, a time for dying; a time for planting, a time for uprooting what has been planted. Nobody knows for sure that the human spirit rises to heaven or that the animal spirit sinks into the earth. in a family. difficult. And he will leave behind all that he has achieved. come. The Teacher could not find a woman who was completely good. v9 Because the Teacher was wise, he continued to teach the But people can forget this. value. So he made a serious promise to But in the end, does it really make a difference what anyone does? It is more difficult when things are just beginning. Verses 13-14 A person may save his money. and both must die. Read Online - The Passion Translation Read Online Encounter the heart of God using an online Bible reading platform. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. So it is better for those who are not yet born. There seems to be no purpose in Always wear nice clothes. the snake. him because he must die. someone who is alone. hard until it satisfies you. The words at the end of this book show that the author was a wise man. Rather, everything will be beautiful for its own time (Ecclesiastes 3:11), even the most difficult experiences of life. We have the world so much in our hearts, are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them. The writer or editor was someone who was like Solomon. dead babys rest is more peaceful than the rich mans rest. To gossip about someone can pull sometimes slept close to each other. And his kingdom is all the people who belong to him. Then it hurries back again Whether he has had enough to eat or not, he is free from anxious thoughts. We can trust God. offer gifts to God, or they might not. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law. But it will be hard for you to hear music. Then I realised that they People pull It would have been better if he had been born dead. He did not appoint a king to follow him. This is different from what 8A time to love, And a time to hate. For example, Jacob tore his clothes when he was very sad. They might obey God and they might be afraid to The sun hurries back to where it started. to the place where it rises. without reference to God. 15 What is, has been already, what will be, is already; God seeks out anyone who is persecuted. The foolish person laughs loudly for no reason and that benefits nobody. What does it mean that the dead know nothing (Ecclesiastes 9:5)? v10 Do not let anything If we fear God, we need not fear anything else, for He is in control. A right time to shut up and another to speak up. he is going. People must not think too much about how good they are. 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