12:11 Nails - Piercing into men's dull minds, which make powerful and abiding impressions in them. 2 “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!” 3 What do people get for all their hard work under the sun? A time to plant and a time to harvest. 7 For then the dust will return to the earth, and the spirit will return to God who gave it. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. 9 Young people,[d] it’s wonderful to be young! He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. Ecclesiastes 1 New Living Translation (NLT). He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. NLT Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, brown/mahogany (red letter), NLT Study Bible, Personal Size TuTone Leatherlike Brown/Blue, NLT Inspire Bible: The Bible for Creative Journaling, Teal, My First Hands-on Bible--soft leather-look, pretty pink, NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, teal, NLT Dancing in the Desert Devotional Bible: A Refreshing Spiritual Journey with God's People, hardcover. 3 When clouds are heavy, the rains come down. 2 Samuel 11:15 The letter instructed Joab, "Station Uriah on the front lines where the battle is fiercest. Whether a tree falls north or south, it stays where it falls. 4 Remember him before the door to life’s opportunities is closed and the sound of work fades. Then pull back so that he will be killed." 2 But divide your investments among many places, Hebrew among seven or even eight. Whether a tree falls north or south, it stays where it falls. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do. But actually it is old; nothing is ever truly new. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.” 2 Remember him before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is dim to your old eyes, and rain clouds continually darken your sky. Bible Gateway Plus puts a library of commentaries and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. Compare Ecclesiastes 12:2. Hebrew reads Throw your bread on the waters, / for after many days you will find it again. 11:5 Some manuscripts read Just as you cannot understand how breath comes to a tiny baby in its mother’s womb. 2 I said to myself, “Come on, let’s try pleasure. Read full chapter. 6 Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both. 8 When people live to be very old, let them rejoice in every day of life. 3 A time to kill and a time to heal. Ecclesiastes is one of the few books of the OT, which is not once referred to in the NT, although there might be many parallel thoughts (e. g. Ecclesiastes 5:1 and Matthew 6:7; Ecclesiastes 12:14 and 2 Corinthians 5:10; Ecclesiastes 7:9 and James 1:19). 11 I have observed something else under the sun. 1 Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do. Ecc 11:2. But let them also remember there will be many dark days. 11:9 Hebrew Young man. 10 So refuse to worry, and keep your body healthy. Everything Is Meaningless. Tools. The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. 12 Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. 6 Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both. Ecclesiastes 11:1 - 10 Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you. Ecc 11:2. and in time, profits will flow back to you. 1 Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you. Verse. 2 But divide your investments among many places, The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. We will be free of trouble forever!" He listened carefully to many proverbs, studying and classifying them. It has all been done before. Whether a tree falls north or south, it stays where it falls. Masters - By the teachers of God's church, appointed of God for that work. 11 We don’t remember what happened in the past, and in future generations, no one will remember what we are doing now. 3 When clouds are heavy, the rains come down. New Living Translation (NLT). 5 Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb,[c] so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 4 Generations come and generations go, but the earth never changes. No one really knows what is going to happen; no one can predict the future. 11:1 Or Give generously, / for your gifts will return to you later. NIV 1 Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. But let them also remember there will be many dark days. A time to tear down … 5 Remember him before you become fearful of falling and worry about danger in the streets; before your hair turns white like an almond tree in bloom, and you drag along without energy like a dying grasshopper, and the caperberry no longer inspires sexual desire. In this way, I tried to experience the only happiness most people find during their brief life in this world. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. The fastest runner doesn’t always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesn’t always win the battle. Ecc 11:1. The light … the sun - Gifts of God which cheer man‘s toil, but which he almost ceases to appreciate in his old age. 10 The Teacher sought to find just the right words to express truths clearly.[e]. 12 Wise words bring approval, but fools are destroyed by their own words. Tools. 11:1 Or Give generously, / for your gifts will return to you later. The Teacher Speaks: The Futility of Wisdom. Verse. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. Tools . Ecclesiastes 11. Whether a tree falls north or south, it stays where it falls. Now you rise at the first chirping of the birds, but then all their sounds will grow faint. Read verse in New Living Translation 1 These are the words of the Teacher, [] King David’s son, who ruled in Jerusalem. 12 Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. [a]2 But divide your investments among many places,[b]    for you do not know what risks might lie ahead. 7 Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning. 1 Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you. NIV He has made everything beautiful in its time. 8 When people live to be very old, let them rejoice in every day of life. Paragraph. And while still seeking wisdom, I clutched at foolishness. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. Listen to the Bible. 4 Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. Red Letter. 10 Sometimes people say, “Here is something new!”. I soon discovered that God has dealt a tragic existence to the human race. NLT: New Living Translation Their collected sayings are like a nail-studded stick with which a shepherd[f] drives the sheep. But divide your investments among many places, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead. 11:2 Hebrew among seven or even eight. Chapter 11. 9 Young people,[d] it’s wonderful to be young! Remember him before you near the grave, your everlasting home, when the mourners will weep at your funeral. Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, NLT. NLT. 12 So I concluded there is nothing better than to be happy and enjoy ourselves as long as we can. Remember him before your teeth—your few remaining servants—stop grinding; and before your eyes—the women looking through the windows—see dimly. Ecclesiastes 12:11 Parallel Commentaries 13 I devoted myself to search for understanding and to explore by wisdom everything being done under heaven. Enjoy every minute of it. Let’s look for the ‘good things’ in life.” But I found that this, too, was meaningless. 11 Send your grain across the seas,    and in time, profits will flow back to you. Ecclesiastes 11:6 6 Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both. 10 So refuse to worry, and keep your body healthy. 3 When clouds are heavy, the rains come down. 12 But, my child,[g] let me give you some further advice: Be careful, for writing books is endless, and much study wears you out. 4 Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. Ecclesiastes 3:11 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. Ecclesiastes 11 :: New International Version (NIV) Strong's. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. 7 Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning. 3 Remember him before your legs—the guards of your house—start to tremble; and before your shoulders—the strong men—stoop. NLT Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. 13 That’s the whole story. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do. NLT. Ecc 11:1 - Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. But now I will rebuke you, listing all my charges against you. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end. 11:3 The clouds - Learn, O man, the practice of liberality from the very lifeless creatures, from the clouds; which when they are filled with water, do not hoard it up, but plentifully pour it forth for the refreshment both of the fruitful field and the barren wilderness. [a]2 But divide your investments among many places,[b]    for you do not know what risks might lie ahead. Ecclesiastes 11:9 Young people, it’s wonderful to be young! 11 We don’t remember what happened in the past, and in future generations, no one will remember what we are doing now. 13 Fools base their thoughts on foolish assumptions, so their conclusions will be wicked madness; 14 they chatter on and on. Hebrew reads Throw your bread on the waters, / for after many days you will find it again. Paragraph. Everything still to come is meaningless. Ecclesiastes 3:11 in all English translations. NLT Life Application Large-Print Study Bible, Third Edition--soft leather-look, brown, tan, red letter (indexed), NLT Giant-Print Personal-Size Bible, Filament Enabled Edition--soft leather-look, peony/pink, Contemporary Comparative Side-by-Side Bible (NIV, NKJV, NLT, THE Message), NLT Teen Life Application Study Bible, Softcover, NLT Dancing in the Desert Devotional Bible: A Refreshing Spiritual Journey with God's People--imitation leather, sienna. Enjoy every minute of it. 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. A Time for Everything. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) The Uncertainties of Life. Ecclesiastes 3. 11 Send your grain across the seas,    and in time, profits will flow back to you. 6 Yes, remember your Creator now while you are young, before the silver cord of life snaps and the golden bowl is broken. Shepherd - From Christ, the great Shepherd of the church in all ages. 5 Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb,[c] so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. Ecclesiastes 3:11 New Living Translation (NLT) 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. Tools. * 2 But divide your investments among many places, * for you do not know what risks might lie ahead. Here now is my final conclusion: Fear God and obey his commands, for this is everyone’s duty. for you do not know what risks might lie ahead. Everything still to come is meaningless. Do everything you want to do; take it all in. 4 I also tried to find meaning by building huge homes for myself and by planting beautiful vineyards. Days of darkness - The time of old age, and perhaps any time of sorrow or misfortune. But remember that youth, with a whole life before you, is meaningless. Ecclesiastes 11 Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you. New Living Translation (NLT). It is all decided by chance, by being in the right place at the right time. 11:2 Hebrew among seven or even eight. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. All rights reserved. 1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.” 2 Remember him before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is dim to your old eyes, and rain clouds continually darken your sky. When clouds are heavy, the rains come down. Psalm 10:6 They think, "Nothing bad will ever happen to us! Psalm 50:21 While you did all this, I remained silent, and you thought I didn't care. But divide your investments among many places, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead. Farmers who wait for perfect weather never plant. Red Letter. And those who are educated don’t always lead successful lives. All rights reserved. Hebrew reads Throw your bread on the waters, / for after many days you will find it again. 11:5 Some manuscripts read Just as you cannot understand how breath comes to a tiny baby in its mother’s womb. Don’t wait until the water jar is smashed at the spring and the pulley is broken at the well. Read verse in New Living Translation Ecc 11:1 - Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you. Just as you cannot understand the path of the wind or the mystery of a tiny baby growing in its mother’s womb, so you cannot understand the activity of God, who does all things. Ecclesiastes 11:6 NLT Plant your seed in the morning and keep busy all afternoon, for you don’t know if profit will come from one activity or another—or maybe both. KJV (Narrated) NKJV (Narrated) NKJV (Dramatized) NLT (Dramatized) NIV (Narrated) NIV (Dramatized) NASB (Narrated) RVR60 (Español) Invest in Many Ventures. Read more Share Copy 11 Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. If they watch every cloud, they never harvest. What good does it do to seek pleasure?” 3 After much thought, I decided to cheer myself with wine. This summary of the book of Ecclesiastes provides information about the title, author(s), date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the Book of Ecclesiastes. Or Give generously, / for your gifts will return to you later. Whether a tree falls north or south, it stays where it falls. Ecclesiastes 11 - Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 So I said, “Laughter is silly. But remember that youth, with a whole life before you, is meaningless. for you do not know what risks might lie ahead. 11 The words of the wise are like cattle prods—painful but helpful. And those who are ed... Read verse in New Living Translation Ecclesiastes 11. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 8 “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless.”, 9 Keep this in mind: The Teacher was considered wise, and he taught the people everything he knew. 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