Ecclesiastes
This is a philosophical exploration of the meaning of life. It emphasizes how people should enjoy life’s simple pleasures that please God.
Chapter 1
1. Spoken by Qoheleth: Everything in the world is meaningless. There’s nothing new in the world.[...]
Chapter 2
2. I constructed houses, gathered possessions, and looked for pleasure. All this was meaningless.[...]
Chapter 3
3. There’s a time for everything, a time to live and a time to die, to mourn and dance. Man[...]
Chapter 4
4. I’ve seen the tears of the oppressed, and everyone follows a new king. Two have a good reward[...]
Chapter 5
5. Never make rash vows before God. The lover of money never has enough. What is gained by working?[...]
Chapter 6
6. To have wealth and honor and not enjoy them is evil. What do the wise gain over fools? The more[...]
Chapter 7
7. The heart of the wise is the same as in the house of the mourning. Do not be too righteous or[...]
Chapter 8
8. Obey the king’s command. Even if sinners commit sins, it will be well for those who fear God.[...]
Chapter 9
9. The same fate comes to all people. A living dog is better than a dead lion. Enjoy the days of[...]
Chapter 10
10. A little folly ruins a man’s wisdom just like a fly in the ointment. Whoever digs a pit will[...]
Chapter 11
11. Give alms to all. Whoever watches the cloud will never reap. You’re unaware of what will[...]
Chapter 12
12. Remember your creator in your youth before the troubled days come. Everything is meaningless![...]
