9:10 "Whatever your hand finds to do, verily do it with all your might" See note at Eccl. 2 It is the same for all: There is a common fate for the righteous and the wicked, for the good and the bad, for the clean and the unclean, for the one who sacrifices and the one who does not. 2 It is the same for all: There is a common fate for the righteous and the wicked, for the good and the bad, for the clean and the unclean, for the one who sacrifices and the one who does not. Ecclesiastes 9:13 I have also seen this wisdom under the sun, and it was great to me: Treasury of Scripture. 24 So for the second time they called the man who had been blind and said to him, d“Give glory to God. Such as was Lampsacum, besieged by Alexander, and saved by Anaximenes; Rhodes, besieged by the great Turk; Rochelle, by the French king; Geneva, by the Duke of Savoy. The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. + One eventuality + there is to the righteous one + and the wicked one, + the good one and the clean one and the unclean one, and the … God. + Men are not aware of the love and the hate that took place prior to them. 2 It makes no difference. Ecclesiastes 9:5 King James Version (KJV). To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. 5 For the living know that they will die, but ithe dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for jthe memory of them is forgotten. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. Ginsburg thinks this "than" should be in the text. Ecclesiastes 9 Death Comes to All 1 This, too, I carefully explored: Even though the actions of godly and wise people are in God’s hands, no one knows whether God will show them favor. We know that ethis man is a sinner.” 33 nIf this man were not from God, he could do nothing.” Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Ecclesiastes Chapter 9 16 Then said I, Wisdom [is] better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom [is] despised, and his words are not heard. Do you also want to become his disciples?” Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. 9:10 "Whatever your hand finds to do, verily do it with all your might" See note at Eccl. (B)This too, I see, is from the hand of God,(C) 9 Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of your vain life which He has given you under the sun, all your days of vanity; # Eccl. 4 But he who is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion. 17 The words of wise [men are] heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools. 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. App-13. Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. it: i.e. There was a little city.] + Men are not aware of the love and the hate that took place prior to them. Ecclesiastes 9:18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroys much good. Step 1 - Create an account or log in to start your free trial. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Miscellaneous Laws - “When a man has taken a new wife, he shall not go out to war or be charged with any business; he shall be free at home one year, and bring happiness to his wife whom he has taken. 6 Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and forever they have no more share in all that is done under the sun. Let not oil be lacking on your head. with Art.) 9 So I took all of this to heart and concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their works, are in the hands of the true God. 27 He answered them, g“I have told you already, and you would not listen. For man also knoweth not his time — Namely, the time of his death, or of some other sore distress, which God is bringing upon him; as fishes are taken in an evil net — While they are sporting and feeding themselves, are suddenly and unexpectedly ensnared to their ruin; so are the sons of men snared — When they are most careless and secure. + 2 All are the same in what all have. 26:14, [Prov. Verse 1. + Men are not aware of the love and the hate that took place prior to them. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. 2 The same destiny ultimately awaits everyone, whether righteous or wicked, good or bad, ceremonially clean or unclean, religious or irreligious. 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. How did he open your eyes?” Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. Create or log in to your Bible Gateway account. 5:3]. One thing I do know, that though I fwas blind, now I see.” 17 The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. 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. No one knows anything about what lies ahead. Like fish that are taken in an evil net, and like birds that are caught in a snare, so the children of man are snared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them. 30 The man answered, “Why, this is jan amazing thing! The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him 19 Emmanuel,” 20 which means 21 “God with us.” 22 24 When Joseph awoke from sleep he did what the angel of the Lord 23 told him. 15 But there was found in it za poor, wise man, and he by his awisdom delivered the city. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. Cancel any time. In the congregation of the most High shall she open her mouth, and triumph before his power. 12 For man does not know his time. 11 Again I saw that under the sun the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 40 Some of the Pharisees near him heard these things, and said to him, w“Are we also blind?” 12:13; Hos. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. 12 For man wdoes not know his time. What are the benefits of creating an account? 9. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. 3 This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that ethe same event happens to all. Ecclesiastes 9:10 New International Version (NIV) 10 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. 11 rAgain I saw that under the sun sthe race is not to the swift, nor tthe battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and uchance vhappen to them all. 9 Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain[b] life that he has given you under the sun, because that is your portion in life and in your toil at which you toil under the sun. 9 For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and … Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed. For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and … 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. his soul = himself. Take notes, highlights, and favorites to share or document personal thoughts. Ecclesiastes 9 1 I thought long and hard about all this and saw that God controls the actions of wise and righteous people, even their love and their hate. The virgin will conceive and bear a son, and they will call him 19 Emmanuel,” 20 which means 21 “God with us.” 22 24 When Joseph awoke from sleep he did what the angel of the Lord 23 told him. 38 He said, “Lord, I believe,” and he worshiped him. 14. 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. Ecclesiastes 9 Death Comes to All 1 This, too, I carefully explored: Even though the actions of godly and wise people are in God’s hands, no one knows whether God will show them favor. Ecclesiastes 9:4 - For whoever is joined with all the living, there is hope; surely a live dog is better than a dead lion. ESV Student Study Bible, TruTone, Sky Blue with Ivy Design, ESV Large Print Compact Bible (TruTone Imitation Leather, Brown/Cordovan, Portfolio Design), My-iBible, ESV, Voice-Only Digital Bible Player, ESV MacArthur Study Bible--genuine top grain leather, black. 7 Go, keat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do. 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. - One fate happens to all, and the dead are cut off from all the feelings and interests of life in the upper world. 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 9 English Standard Version (ESV) Death Comes to All 9 But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of God. Like fish that are taken in an evil net, and like birds that are caught in a snare, so the children of man are snared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them. For the living know that they shall die Death is certain, it is the demerit of sin, the appointment of God and the time of it is fixed; it may be known that it will be, from the word of God that assures it, from all experience which confirms … + 2 All are the same in what all have. 11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. 14 There was a little city with few men in it, and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siegeworks against it. 9. John Trapp Complete Commentary. 31 We know that lGod does not listen to sinners, but mif anyone is a worshiper of God and does his will, God listens to him. Ecclesiastes 9 - ESV: But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of God. Ecclesiastes 9:1-18 9 So I took all of this to heart and concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their works, are in the hands of the true God. Ecclesiastes 9:18 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroys much good. As the good one is, so is the sinner, and he who gswears is as he who shuns an oath. 16 But I say that bwisdom is better than might, though cthe poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heard. 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 … 34 They answered him, o“You were born in utter sin, and would you teach us?” And they pcast him out. Upgrade, and get the most out of your new account. A Common Destiny for All. Upgrade to the best Bible Gateway experience! 9 But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, chow the righteous and the wise and their deeds are din the hand of God. For man does not know his time. 9. Try Bible Gateway Plus free for 30 days. - This continues the subject treated above, confirming the conclusion arrived at in Ecclesiastes 8:17, viz. Whether it is love or hate, man does not know; both are before him. 2 All have the very same outcome, * + the righteous and the wicked, + the good and the clean and the unclean, those sacrificing and those not sacrificing. Ecclesiastes 9 - ESV: But all this I laid to heart, examining it all, how the righteous and the wise and their deeds are in the hand of God. 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might,[c] for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going. 5 For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward, for the memory of them is forgotten. But how can one keep … 31:12; 88:5, 12; Isa. So I reflected on all this and concluded that the righteous and the wise and what they do are in God's … Ver. hand Whether it is love or hate, man does not know; both are before him. For man also knoweth not his time — Namely, the time of his death, or of some other sore distress, which God is bringing upon him; as fishes are taken in an evil net — While they are sporting and feeding themselves, are suddenly and unexpectedly ensnared to their ruin; so are the sons of men snared — When they are most careless and secure. The same fate comes to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the bad, Like fish that are taken in an evil net, and xlike birds that are caught in a snare, so the children of man are ysnared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them. He took his wife, 25 but did not have marital relations 24 with her until she gave birth to … 14 There was a little city with few men in it, and a great king came against it and besieged it, building great siegeworks against it. 1:11; 8:10; Ps. 29:6; Ezek. 9 For I took all this to my heart, even to search out all this, + that the righteous ones and the wise ones and their works are in the hand of the [true] God. Ecclesiastes 9:12. 25 He answered, “Whether he is a sinner I do not know. 39 Jesus said, t“For judgment I came into this world, uthat those who do not see may see, and vthose who see may become blind.” Ecclesiastes 9. NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: ECCLESIASTES 9:10 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, verily do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going. KJV 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 love … For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their … 3 This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that the same event happens to all. 17 The words of the wise heard in dquiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools. Why do you want to hear it again? NASB (UPDATED) TEXT: ECCLESIASTES 9:10 10 Whatever your hand finds to do, verily do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going. + Mankind are not aware of either the love or the hate that were all prior to them. Learn more. (Read all of Ecclesiastes 9) Verse 1 [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. For the living know that they shall die Death is certain, it is the demerit of sin, the appointment of God and the time of it is fixed; it may be known that it will be, from the word of God that assures it, from all experience which confirms … 36 He answered, r“And who is he, sir, that I may believe in him?” nephesh. For man does not know his time. Man does not know what lies ahead, whether love or hate. 9:7-9, #7. 9 So I took all of this to heart and concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their works, are in the hands of the true God. 2 It is the same for all, since the same event happens to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil,[a] to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. 8 lLet your garments be always white. Yet no one remembered that poor man. Whether it is love or hate, man does not know; both are before him. Hebrew. Verse 1. 9 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. 7 Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart, for God has already approved what you do. Septuagint, Syriac, Vulgate; Hebrew lacks. 8 Let your garments be always white. 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