7 Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works. Let thy garments be always {e} white; and let thy head lack no ointment. 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 9 Parallel Chapters. Ecclesiastes 9, Coffman Commentaries on the Bible, One of over 110 Bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the Church of Christ, presents a verse level look at the Bible. King James Version (KJV) Public Domain. Ecclesiastes 10 King James Version (KJV). Ecclesiastes 9:11 “I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race isnot to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.” King James Version (KJV) 12 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(W)    that fall unexpectedly upon them. Those who put off the great concerns of their souls, are caught in Satan's net, which he baits with some worldly object, for which they reject or neglect the gospel, and go on in sin till they suddenly fall into destruction.13-18 A man may, by his wisdom, bring to pass that which he could never do by his strength. 1 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. Font Size. 9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. And above all, sinners have the salvation of their souls to seek after, believers have to prove their faith, adorn the gospel, glorify God, and serve their generation.11,12 Men's success seldom equals their expectations. He who destroys his own soul destroys much good. The difference as to present happiness, arises from the inward supports and consolations the righteous enjoy, and the benefit they derive from varied trials and mercies. Font Size. Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour. 6 For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity. The Word of God clearly acknowledges that men, even those seemingly well-deserving, will meet with unforeseen, chance setbacks, including death! Ecclesiastes 9 Commentary Explained We start our Ecclesiastes 9 commentary considering that death is inevitable. for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. In Ecclesiastes 9:9 most translators render: Enjoy life with the wife whom thou lovest; but the author purposely does not use the word האשּׁה, but אשּׁה; and also that he uses חיּים, and not החיּים, is not without significance. 9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. 10 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly him that is in reputation for wisdom and honour. Ecclesiastes 9:10. So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God's … Red Letter. 10 Whatever(O) your hand finds to do, do it with all your might,(P) for in the realm of the dead,(Q) where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom.(R). Retail: $34.99. (4-10) Disappointments common. Font Size. 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. (H)6 Their love, their hate    and their jealousy have long since vanished;never again will they have a part    in anything that happens under the sun. 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 against 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 city; yet no man remembered that same poor man. 2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. (1-3) All men must die, Their portion as to this life. (X), 13 I also saw under the sun this example of wisdom(Y) that greatly impressed me: 14 There was once a small city with only a few people in it. All rights reserved worldwide. Ecclesiastes 9:1: For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either Ecclesiastes 9:12 For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, 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. 17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. Scripture Formatting. 4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. Solomon is teaching us that now is the time to work with care, energy, and purpose to get the most and the best from life and to prepare for the hereafter.His basic reason is that the clock is ticking. Ecclesiastes 9 - For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, [are] in the hand of God: no man knoweth either … How many of the good gifts, both of nature and Providence, does one sinner destroy and make waste! Ecclesiastes 9. Though, on this side death, the righteous and the wicked may often seem to fare alike, on the other side there will be a vast difference between them.4-10 The most despicable living man's state, is preferable to that of the most noble who have died impenitent. Extra Small Small Medium Large Additional Settings . Font Size. 17 The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 16 Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard. Library. Ecclesiastes 7:12 For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. Ecclesiastes 1 King James Version (KJV). Ecclesiastes 9:4 Context. According to the 'Preacher' of Ecclesiastes, a living dog is better than what. 9 Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun. Ecclesiastes 7:19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. Ecclesiastes 7:9 Context. The joy here described, is the gladness of heart that springs from a sense of the Divine favour. Let thy garments be always {e} white; and let thy head lack no ointment. 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. His basic reason is that the clock is ticking. People know neither love nor hatred [by] anything [they see] before them. 5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. 1 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. We may learn many things good for ourselves and useful to others. Ecclesiastes 9:9. (I), 7 Go, eat your food with gladness, and drink your wine(J) with a joyful heart,(K) for God has already approved what you do. Ecclesiastes 9:17 Context. no work or device or knowledge or wisdom in the grave where you are going. KJV 1 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. NIV: ESV: NASB: KJV: HCSB: 1 So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God's hands, but no one knows whether love or hate awaits them. Ecclesiastes 9 King James Version << Ecclesiastes 8 | Ecclesiastes 9 | Ecclesiastes 10 >> 9 1 For all this I considered [1] in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. (A) 2 All share a common destiny—the righteous and the wicked, the good and the bad,[a] the clean and the unclean, those who offer sacrifices and those who do not. 1. New King James Version Death Comes to All 9 For I [ a]considered all this in my heart, so that I could declare it all: that the righteous and the wise and their works are in the hand of God. For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their … Listen to Ecclesiastes 9 using the KJV Bible online. But man cannot always decide who are objects of God's special love, or under his wrath; and God will certainly put a difference between the precious and the vile, in the other world. 5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. 9 Enjoy life with your wife,(M) whom you love, all the days of this meaningless life that God has given you under the sun—all your meaningless days. Literary Features. The argument of Ecclesiastes does not flow smoothly. 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 sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath. (Z) 16 So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded.(AA). Solomon observes the power of wisdom, though it may labour under outward disadvantages. Ecclesiastes 9:15 Parallel. 9 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. 4 For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion. People know neither love nor hatred [by] anything [they see] before them. 3 This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead. Ecclesiastes 9:8 Parallel. 3 This is the evil in everything that happens under the sun: The same destiny overtakes all. Ecclesiastes chapter 1 KJV (King James Version) 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.. 3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun?. 3 Yea also, when he that is a fool walketh by the way, his wisdom faileth him, and he saith to every one that he is a fool. Library. Verse. 8 Always be clothed in white,(L) and always anoint your head with oil. 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. 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.(B). Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 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. Note particularly 2:24-26; 3:11-14,22; 5:18-20; 8:15; 9:7-10; 11:7-- 12:1; 12:9-14 (see also any pertinent notes on these passages). 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. For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion. Ecclesiastes 4:9 in all English translations. Scripture Formatting × Scripture Formatting. King James Version Update. King James Version (KJV) Bible Book List. How forcible are right words! Ecclesiastes 9:15 “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.” King James Version (KJV) See who are the friends and enemies of a kingdom or a family, if one saint does much good, and one sinner destroys much good.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. 3 This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead. 1 For all this I considered a in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. It may be worrisome to contemplate and very painful to experience, but we are admonished through Solomon that such things will occur. 8 Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment. Ecclesiastes 9:4-18 KJV. Ecclesiastes 9:10. Ecclesiastes 9 King James Version (KJV) 9 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. Good and bad men fare alike as to this world. Listen to the Bible. DZARMA EZRA on Ecclesiastes 9:4 As the bible says, she that liveth in sin is dead whilst she is still liveth, anyone that is not having Jesus in his life is a sinner, he is that dead lion. This may not seem just. King James Version (KJV) Bible Book List. Ecclesiastes 9 King James Version << Ecclesiastes 8 | Ecclesiastes 9 | Ecclesiastes 10 >> 9 1 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them. Ecclesiastes 9:10 Solomon is teaching us that now is the time to work with care, energy, and purpose to get the most and the best from life and to prepare for the hereafter. Ecclesiastes 7:19 Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city. For this is your lot(N) in life and in your toilsome labor under the sun. 11 I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift    or the battle to the strong,(S)nor does food come to the wise(T)    or wealth to the brilliant    or favor to the learned;but time and chance(U) happen to them all.(V). Ecclesiastes 9:12 King James Version (KJV). Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Death Comes to All. 3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? Death Comes to Good and Bad. 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