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Ecclesiastes is the name given to the book of Holy Scripture which usually follows the Proverbs; the Hebrew Qoheleth probably has the same meaning. The word preacher, however, is not meant to suggest a congregation nor a public speech, but only the solemn announcement of sublime truths [hqhyl, passive nqhl, Latin congregare, 1 Kings 8:1-2; bqhl, in publico, palam, Proverbs 5:14; 26:26; qhlh to be taken either as a feminine participle, and would then be either a simple abstract noun, præconium, or in a poetic sense, tuba clangens, or must be taken as the name of a person, like the proper nouns of similar formation, Ezra 2:55-57; corresponding to its use, the word is always used as masculine, except vii, 27]. Solomon, as the herald of wisdom, proclaims the most serious truths. His teaching may be divided as follows.[http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05244b.htm]

Ecclesiastes is the name given to the book of Holy Scripture which usually follows the Proverbs; the Hebrew Qoheleth probably has the same meaning. The word preacher, however, is not meant to suggest a congregation nor a public speech, but only the solemn announcement of sublime truths [hqhyl, passive nqhl, Latin congregare, 1 Kings 8:1-2; bqhl, in publico, palam, Proverbs 5:14; 26:26; qhlh to be taken either as a feminine participle, and would then be either a simple abstract noun, præconium, or in a poetic sense, tuba clangens, or must be taken as the name of a person, like the proper nouns of similar formation, Ezra 2:55-57; corresponding to its use, the word is always used as masculine, except vii, 27]. Solomon, as the herald of wisdom, proclaims the most serious truths. His teaching may be divided as follows.[https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05244b.htm]

==Chapter .1==

==Chapter .1==

[1] The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.  

[1] The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.  

[5] The fool folds his hands, and eats his own flesh.  

[5] The fool folds his hands, and eats his own flesh.  

[6] Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.  

[6] <u>Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.</u>

[7] Again, I saw vanity under the sun:  

[7] Again, I saw vanity under the sun:  

[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 the men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.  

[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 the men of skill; but time and chance happen to them all.  

[12] For man does not know his time. Like fish which are taken in an evil net, and like birds which are caught in a snare, so the sons of men are snared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them.[http://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_86#86:1._CHANCE:_GOOD_LUCK_AND_BAD_LUCK]

[12] For man does not know his time. Like fish which are taken in an evil net, and like birds which are caught in a snare, so the sons of men are snared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them.[https://nordan.daynal.org/wiki/index.php?title=Paper_86#86:1._CHANCE:_GOOD_LUCK_AND_BAD_LUCK]

[13] I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me.  

[13] I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me.  

==Chapter .11==

==Chapter .11==

[1] Cast your bread upon the waters,

[1] <u>Cast your bread upon the waters,

for you will find it after many days.

for you will find it after many days.</u>

[2] Give a portion to seven, or even to eight,

[2] Give a portion to seven, or even to eight,

for you know not what evil may happen on earth.

for you know not what evil may happen on earth.

[12] My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.  

[12] My son, beware of anything beyond these. Of making many books there is no end, and much study is a weariness of the flesh.  

[13] The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.  

[13] <u>The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.</u>

[14] For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.

[14] For God will bring every deed into judgment, with every secret thing, whether good or evil.