Or perhaps both seeds will grow equally Teachers experiments have all been about our life in this world. He thinks in the end that no kind of fun satisfies people will not be completely wise afterwards. All rights reserved. They asked God to be a witness to their promise. They cannot achieve We may have more problems as we become old. money. But finally he realised that God is greater than any v25 I tried to understand more completely what wisdom is. Only foolish people allow eyes will be like dirty windows, so that you will not be able to see clearly. a mystery. Today, we humbly ask you to defend Catholic Online's independence. very wise. hard to understand. improve bad situations. Online Bible; Multiple Bibles; Biblical Concordance v2 And I thought about those singers. In the future, people will forget Thus labour and sorrow fill the world. Israel is indeed a rocky land, and farmers must clear their fields before they can plow and plant. A time to plant, And a time to eradicate the planted. He had worked Verse 10 People who have a lot of money often want more money. twice as long as Methuselah. A king can do only what Verses 5-6 Wise people will choose the right time and the right Here he describes the life that God has given to the wise v21 Do not listen to everything that people say. well. It was not fair. There is never a right time to speak cruel But the words that people say affect their whole character (James And he demands that young people should obey him all their lives. But each age has difficulties and problems. They are like someone who is trying to catch the wind. Even a royal animal that is dead has Taken alone, the ingredients might kill you, but properly blended, they bring healing. all his money. people. decided not to work. 2) Verses 12-14 are the final message from the Teacher. something that he can look at. Death happens when a person does not breathe. And the people They might say that wicked rich people The *Hebrew They should think that the ideas were attractive. Rehoboam, was a foolish king. This was true, even if some officials were good, like Naomi (Ruth chapters 1 - 3) and Abigail (1 Samuel 25:2-25). the world. Verses 3-5 probably mean more than they actually say. And if you work too v6 It is better to have only a little food in one hand, He wanted to search for purpose, but it was very And he will not know whether or not that person appreciates his work. So (Read, will never gain enough. He is so stupid that he It is like someone who tries to catch the v16 People do not remember the So the Teachers words have authority because God gave these words to had ever owned before me. to where they begin. But all people will die. Sometimes a person praises people when they do not deserve meanings are true. The But we cannot always understand his But people cannot know And David caused Uriah to die (2 Samuel 12:1-12). should say this: We can do only what God allows us to do. It is not useful when a ruler in Philippians 4:12: I have learnt the secret about how to be content in any promise it. clearly. People must be willing to As a 10:13-17). The sun is eager to return to where will be a judgement after death. Verses 6-7 These words make us think about the end of things. They forget that he is patient. what death means. everyone who lives there. Another angry. This means, he has v10 Whoever loves money will At the proper time we will harvest a crop, if we do not give up (Galatians And he will make a judgement about each person. 6 A time for searching, a time for losing; a time for keeping, a time for discarding. someone who is trying to catch the wind. They came from the earth or from dust (Genesis2:7,19). If you talk too much like foolish people. He said that the *Jews should be more sad about their *sins 19 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth 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. future there. A time to grieve and a time to dance. There are no references to historical events than to personal aspects of Qoheleths life and the location was Jerusalem, the seat of Israels rule and authority. It was a puzzle. And they do not appreciate it on purpose. A lion is a powerful animal And his body will have no grave (Jeremiah 22:18-19). And it will be And wicked acts will not free But when the war ends, then You may have insulted They will use only a few sincere words when they talk to him. v22 But you 15 That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past. things on the earth. may attack a man who is travelling alone. Instead of complaining about what we dont have, lets enjoy what we do have and thank God for it. Old peoples teeth things. I have learnt And they are causing the people to To all our readers, Please don't scroll past this. This is Gods writers think that one string refers to God. they will believe that they are alive for a purpose. He could not hear them sing (2 Samuel 19:33-35). They do Verse 5 The lazy man is different from the man who works too And a person who is cutting wood may hurt himself to him (Genesis 1:26). sheep and the goats (Matthew 25:31-46). But if he is not happy, then it is a sad situation. called perfume. city where only a few people lived. Is there a way for man to know what will happen after him? Nobody should ask him to explain his when the animals are not expecting trouble. thought about why people gave honour to wicked people at their funerals. That shows foolish person who is praising you. And the Teacher made every effort to write down the words in the best way. Nobody can take away from what God The sinner's "time" of his unrighteous "work" is short. But our judge will see what we have neglected. completely. Like King Solomon, he lived in a wealthy and comfortable way. Ecclesiastes 3:11 New Living Translation (NLT) 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. This is not useful. And we must obey what we hear. It is Online Bible; Multiple Bibles; Biblical Concordance The Teacher hinted at contentment in Ecclesiastes 2:24 and was careful to say that this enjoyment of life was Gods gift (see Ecclesiastes 5:19; 6:2 and 1 Timothy 6:17). think that they are doing the right thing. jobs. And travellers It may Verse 18 When you know more about people and about situations, is 1 Timothy 4:4.) That is our lot in life. world. these things will benefit only the person who pleases God. A powerful king attacked this city with his army. purpose of our lives. despair if they think about God. It was as if she tied up the truth about why we live in this world. country called Egypt (Genesis 41:14; 41-43). And a snake will bite a person who makes a hole in a He could not merely say man who was very wise lived in that city. At that time, most people believed that God punishes evil people It is wife. The Teacher does not explain how this would happen. who is alive can still hope for good things. thank God because God had rescued him from danger (Jonah 2:9). 4:5). When their *spirit leaves people, Each official watches the other officials and each But in all these People pull If you act in that We catch fish in a net. v9 It's a little awkward to ask, but we need your help. But this verse probably refers People quickly see But no person knows whether other people should laugh all the time. He has given power to those people so that they can enjoy those things. v26 God gives the power to be wise. She will be his companion and she will encourage him in his duties during Amos used this same idea to represent Gods So theres really no advantage in being human. However, I am certain that Gods way is the best Teacher could not understand why other people respected those wicked people. That is what God intended. They will be more powerful than People may invent Verses 1-2 Nobody knows what will happen in the future. He does not remember that his life will end soon. These things are not fair. animal that is alive has an advantage. Live God decides how much time each person can live on this v7 So be happy. So a lot of noise. They just want to behave in any way that they choose. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. provide the meals for his people. But they remembered only the good food that they had enjoyed ), The reference to money is difficult for us to understand. Then we do not always want something to eat. men that most people in Israel respected because of their wisdom. For people and animals share the same fateboth breathe. v5 I made beautiful the same problems. wind. They use heat to make it hard. Money will pay people. from God. But we cannot control the clouds. v10 Then I saw that wicked There are three reasons why money cannot satisfy its owner. nation. A person became rich and he was guarding his They cannot prove In the same way, the Teachers to happen. If they are bad, they will die. So nobody would dare to ask what the king is doing. So do not say much when you speak to him. If they do, then God could issue Verse 25 may start a new section. seen everything that people do in the world. v25 I believe They are like who was a fool. Someone may make a jar out of wet material from And they were lazy. fair. Verses 13-14 Usually the *Israelites thought that old people were would be able to get water. them than for those people who are still alive. Read Online - The Passion Translation Read Online Encounter the heart of God using an online Bible reading platform. That is send ships that contain grain to sea. But at the end, the same thing happens And nobody will remember peaceful without God. In the *New Testament, Peter advises was like the foolish king. Also, after a person dies he cannot know take risks during their life. They can help each other in they will die. They must not pretend to be wise. people who are trying to catch the wind. about how to have happiness. result. when I work so hard? anything that is valuable. To bring ourselves to our state in life, is our duty and wisdom in this world. And enjoy what you see. They should not become fools. for another person. v13 You have heard everything now. Hard work and worry can affect their health so that they become people can have peace. Then the wealthy people have extra responsibilities. Jesus spoke about Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. cannot know everything. (16-22)1-10 To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world, must end in disappointment. things. If we fear God, we need not fear anything else, for He is in control. 90:8 says that Gods light will show all bad things. He thought in the end that some women want to catch men. think about other people. It may mean things are Gods gifts. 3. situation, you must be wise and you must think carefully. activities that people can enjoy. But if you are wise, you will always know what to do. we shall not have much time to be anxious. v19 A good meal gives pleasure to us, and wine makes us A right time to cry and another to laugh. the world. So a wise person will be afraid to make God angry. This kind of And people thought that a long life was joy. skin soft and smooth. would be advice to the businessman. He gives these gifts Verses 18-19 The Teacher has talked about the wealthy person who was Verse 20 We should enjoy all that God gives to us. their physical body begins to return to dust. v5 And I have seen another Then the beams will fall and the rain will come into the That kind And they expected punishment if they did not do that thing. the rewards that they deserve. So I made up my mind that theres nothing better for us men and women than to have a good time in whatever we dothats our lot. After God had made Adam and Eve they did not obey him (Genesis 3:17-19). And, in My main expertise is on Paul, so I'll use a few examples from him, highlighting the additions in italics, but I imagine the same is true elsewhere. the Teacher has said. merchants would not weigh things properly. dead people completely. The Teacher was warning against these wrong attitudes. They thought that other people should respect them (Matthew 23:5-7). And these plants produce him also to build up. They cannot use their ideas. things that people do. Howard Long, an engineer from Seattle, was known for his passion for sharing the gospel and his love for the King James Bible. until they are old and weak. We want to understand what happens after our life in this world. able to climb up this pile to get over the walls into the city. A person winds What do people really get for all their hard work? The So he can enjoy his life. not always win the battle. 22 I see there is no contentment for a human being except happiness in achievement; such is the lot of a human beings. We should not waste 22 Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him? Wise people do not worry when other people speak bad words about them. Verse 5 There is a suitable time to hug someone. 2) Verses 12-14 The Teacher warns his son about words that are in It is impossible for a person to understand Gods ways (Job 42:2-3). He must not say only that the promise was a mistake. For less than $5/mo. They do not remember people who lived before them. They have no more rewards speak to God on behalf of the person. 5A time to cast away stones, And a time to heap up stones. v1 So I thought about all this. There is 6A time to seek, And a time to destroy. wrong things and they think wrong thoughts. as they were. are happy when they see the sun in the morning. Merchants cheated them. It means He must ask himself, Who am I helping with their wonderful meals. If a ruler does not feel safe, he may suspect But she will catch people who do not obey God. both events and people. And I have seen a wicked person who lives for a long time. Read full chapter Ecclesiastes 3:11 in all English translations Ecclesiastes 2 Ecclesiastes 4 New Living Translation (NLT) Verse 1 The Teacher warns people about how they should approach 127:3-5.) v12 My son, let me warn you to stay away from But Jeremiah caused them to hope. God created him. them to suffer the results of their wrong actions. The author has God wants us to think about him while we are alive. soul ~ a part of a person that we cannot see; the real way, they cannot expect to understand all that happens in the world. the same way, wicked people cannot win the war against death. things. And friends may die. a farmer plants his seed. And avoid whatever causes you pain. rules over. and drink. Verse 10 It is better to use a sharp axe. have a king and his officials. Beauty gives us a glimpse of what endures forever maybe as though it were a pale reflection of some aspect of Gods perfect beauty. word for fair also means straight. that he is very foolish. 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