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א דִּבְרֵי קֹהֶלֶת בֶּן-דָּוִד, מֶלֶךְ בִּירוּשָׁלִָם.
ב הֲבֵל הֲבָלִים אָמַר קֹהֶלֶת, הֲבֵל הֲבָלִים הַכֹּל הָבֶל.
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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.[https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/05244b.htm]
==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.
[2] Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher,
[2] Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher,
and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.
==Chapter .2==
[1] I said to myself, "Come now, I will make a test of pleasure; enjoy yourself." But behold, this also was vanity.
[1] I said to myself, "Come now, I will make a test of pleasure; enjoy yourself." But behold, this also was vanity.
[2] I said of laughter, "It is mad," and of pleasure, "What use is it?"
[2] I said of laughter, "It is mad," and of pleasure, "What use is it?"
[25] for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment?
[25] for apart from him who can eat or who can have enjoyment?
[26] For to the man who pleases him God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy; but to the sinner he gives the work of gathering and heaping, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
[26] For to the man who pleases him God gives wisdom and knowledge and joy; but to the sinner he gives the work of gathering and heaping, only to give to one who pleases God. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
==Chapter .3==
[1] For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
[1] For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
[2] a time to be born, and a time to die;
[2] a time to be born, and a time to die;
a time for war, and a time for peace.
a time for war, and a time for peace.
[9] What gain has the worker from his toil?
[9] What gain has the worker from his toil?
[10]
[10] I have seen the business that God has given to the sons of men to be busy with.
I have seen the business that God has given to the sons of men to be busy with.
[11] He has made everything beautiful in its time; also he has put eternity into man's mind, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
[11] He has made everything beautiful in its time; also he has put eternity into man's mind, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
[12] I know that there is nothing better for them than to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live;
[12] I know that there is nothing better for them than to be happy and enjoy themselves as long as they live;
[13] also that it is God's gift to man that every one should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil.
[13] also that it is God's gift to man that every one should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil.
[14] I know that whatever God does endures for ever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; God has made it so, in order that men should fear before him.
[14] <u>I know that whatever God does endures for ever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it;</u> God has made it so, in order that men should fear before him.
[15] That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away.
[15] That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away.
[16]
[16] Moreover I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.
Moreover I saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness.
[17] I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for he has appointed a time for every matter, and for every work.
[17] I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for he has appointed a time for every matter, and for every work.
[18] I said in my heart with regard to the sons of men that God is testing them to show them that they are but beasts.
[18] I said in my heart with regard to the sons of men that God is testing them to show them that they are but beasts.
[19] For the fate of the sons of men and the fate of beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and man has no advantage over the beasts; for all is vanity.
[19] For the fate of the sons of men and the fate of beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. They all have the same breath, and man has no advantage over the beasts; for all is vanity.
[20] All go to one place; all are from the dust, and all turn to dust again.
[20] <u>All go to one place; all are from the dust, and all turn to dust again.</u>
[21] Who knows whether the spirit of man goes upward and the spirit of the beast goes down to the earth?
[21] Who knows whether the spirit of man goes upward and the spirit of the beast goes down to the earth?
[22] So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should enjoy his work, for that is his lot; who can bring him to see what will be after him?
[22] So I saw that there is nothing better than that a man should enjoy his work, for that is his lot; who can bring him to see what will be after him?
==Chapter .4==
[1] Again I saw all the oppressions that are practiced under the sun. And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they had no one to comfort them! On the side of their oppressors there was power, and there was no one to comfort them.
[1] Again I saw all the oppressions that are practiced under the sun. And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they had no one to comfort them! On the side of their oppressors there was power, and there was no one to comfort them.
[2] And I thought the dead who are already dead more fortunate than the living who are still alive;
[2] And I thought the dead who are already dead more fortunate than the living who are still alive;
[3] but better than both is he who has not yet been, and has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun.
[3] but better than both is he who has not yet been, and has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun.
[4]
[4] Then I saw that all toil and all skill in work come from a man's envy of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Then I saw that all toil and all skill in work come from a man's envy of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
[5]
[5] The fool folds his hands, and eats his own flesh.
[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:
[8] a person who has no one, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches, so that he never asks, "For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?" This also is vanity and an unhappy business.
[8] a person who has no one, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his eyes are never satisfied with riches, so that he never asks, "For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?" This also is vanity and an unhappy business.
[9]
[9] Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.
[10] For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up.
[10] For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up.
[11] Again, if two lie together, they are warm; but how can one be warm alone?
[11] Again, if two lie together, they are warm; but how can one be warm alone?
[12] And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.
[12] And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.
[13]
[13] Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who will no longer take advice,
Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king, who will no longer take advice,
[14] even though he had gone from prison to the throne or in his own kingdom had been born poor.
[14] even though he had gone from prison to the throne or in his own kingdom had been born poor.
[15] I saw all the living who move about under the sun, as well as that youth, who was to stand in his place;
[15] I saw all the living who move about under the sun, as well as that youth, who was to stand in his place;
[16] there was no end of all the people; he was over all of them. Yet those who come later will not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and a striving after wind.
[16] there was no end of all the people; he was over all of them. Yet those who come later will not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and a striving after wind.
==Chapter.5==
[1] Guard your steps when you go to the house of God; to draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know that they are doing evil.
[1] Guard your steps when you go to the house of God; to draw near to listen is better than to offer the sacrifice of fools; for they do not know that they are doing evil.
[2] Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven, and you upon earth; therefore let your words be few.
[2] Be not rash with your mouth, nor let your heart be hasty to utter a word before God, for God is in heaven, and you upon earth; therefore let your words be few.
[3]
[3] For a dream comes with much business, and a fool's voice with many words.
For a dream comes with much business, and a fool's voice with many words.
When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you vow.
[4] When you vow a vow to God, do not delay paying it; for he has no pleasure in fools. Pay what you vow.
[5] It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.
[5] It is better that you should not vow than that you should vow and not pay.
[6] Let not your mouth lead you into sin, and do not say before the messenger that it was a mistake; why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?
[6] Let not your mouth lead you into sin, and do not say before the messenger that it was a mistake; why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?
[7]
[7] For when dreams increase, empty words grow many: but do you fear God.
For when dreams increase, empty words grow many: but do you fear God.
If you see in a province the poor oppressed and justice and right violently taken away, do not be amazed at the matter; for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.
[8] If you see in a province the poor oppressed and justice and right violently taken away, do not be amazed at the matter; for the high official is watched by a higher, and there are yet higher ones over them.
[9] But in all, a king is an advantage to a land with cultivated fields.
[9] But in all, a king is an advantage to a land with cultivated fields.
[10]
[10] He who loves money will not be satisfied with money; nor he who loves wealth, with gain: this also is vanity.
[11] When goods increase, they increase who eat them; and what gain has their owner but to see them with his eyes?
[11]
[12] Sweet is the sleep of a laborer, whether he eats little or much; but the surfeit of the rich will not let him sleep.
[13] There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt,
[13]
There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun: riches were kept by their owner to his hurt,
[14] and those riches were lost in a bad venture; and he is father of a son, but he has nothing in his hand.
[14] and those riches were lost in a bad venture; and he is father of a son, but he has nothing in his hand.
[16] This also is a grievous evil: just as he came, so shall he go; and what gain has he that he toiled for the wind,
[16] This also is a grievous evil: just as he came, so shall he go; and what gain has he that he toiled for the wind,
[17] and spent all his days in darkness and grief, in much vexation and sickness and resentment?
[17] and spent all his days in darkness and grief, in much vexation and sickness and resentment?
[18]
[18] Behold, what I have seen to be good and to be fitting is to eat and drink and find enjoyment in all the toil with which one toils under the sun the few days of his life which God has given him, for this is his lot.
[19] Every man also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and find enjoyment in his toil -- this is the gift of God.
[20] For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart.
==Chapter .6==
[1] There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy upon men:
[1] There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it lies heavy upon men:
[2] a man to whom God gives wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all that he desires, yet God does not give him power to enjoy them, but a stranger enjoys them; this is vanity; it is a sore affliction.
[2] a man to whom God gives wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing of all that he desires, yet God does not give him power to enjoy them, but a stranger enjoys them; this is vanity; it is a sore affliction.
[11] The more words, the more vanity, and what is man the better?
[11] The more words, the more vanity, and what is man the better?
[12] For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his vain life, which he passes like a shadow? For who can tell man what will be after him under the sun?
[12] For who knows what is good for man while he lives the few days of his vain life, which he passes like a shadow? For who can tell man what will be after him under the sun?
==Chapter .7==
[1] A good name is better than precious ointment;
[1] A good name is better than precious ointment;
and the day of death, than the day of birth.
and the day of death, than the day of birth.
[8] Better is the end of a thing than its beginning;
[8] Better is the end of a thing than its beginning;
and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
[9] Be not quick to anger,
[9] <u>Be not quick to anger,
for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.
for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.</u>
[10] Say not, "Why were the former days better than these?"
[10] Say not, "Why were the former days better than these?"
For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.
For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.
[13] Consider the work of God;
[13] Consider the work of God;
who can make straight what he has made crooked?
who can make straight what he has made crooked?
[14]
[14] In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.
In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.
In my vain life I have seen everything; there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs his life in his evil-doing.
[15] In my vain life I have seen everything; there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs his life in his evil-doing.
[16] Be not righteous overmuch, and do not make yourself overwise; why should you destroy yourself?
[16] Be not righteous overmuch, and do not make yourself overwise; why should you destroy yourself?
[17] Be not wicked overmuch, neither be a fool; why should you die before your time?
[17] Be not wicked overmuch, neither be a fool; why should you die before your time?
[18] It is good that you should take hold of this, and from that withhold not your hand; for he who fears God shall come forth from them all.
[18] It is good that you should take hold of this, and from that withhold not your hand; for he who fears God shall come forth from them all.
[19]
[19] Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.
[21]
[20] Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.
Do not give heed to all the things that men say, lest you hear your servant cursing you;
[21] Do not give heed to all the things that men say, lest you hear your servant cursing you;
[22] your heart knows that many times you have yourself cursed others.
[22] your heart knows that many times you have yourself cursed others.
[23]
[23] All this I have tested by wisdom; I said, "I will be wise"; but it was far from me.
All this I have tested by wisdom; I said, "I will be wise"; but it was far from me.
[24] That which is, is far off, and deep, very deep; who can find it out?
[24] That which is, is far off, and deep, very deep; who can find it out?
[27] Behold, this is what I found, says the Preacher, adding one thing to another to find the sum,
[27] Behold, this is what I found, says the Preacher, adding one thing to another to find the sum,
[28] which my mind has sought repeatedly, but I have not found. One man among a thousand I found, but a woman among all these I have not found.
[28] which my mind has sought repeatedly, but I have not found. One man among a thousand I found, but a woman among all these I have not found.
[29] Behold, this alone I found, that God made man upright, but they have sought out many devices.
[29] Behold, this alone I found, that God made man upright, but they have sought out many devices.
==Chapter .8==
[1] Who is like the wise man?
[1] Who is like the wise man?
And who knows the interpretation of a thing?
And who knows the interpretation of a thing?
[17] then I saw all the work of God, that man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun. However much man may toil in seeking, he will not find it out; even though a wise man claims to know, he cannot find it out.
[17] then I saw all the work of God, that man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun. However much man may toil in seeking, he will not find it out; even though a wise man claims to know, he cannot find it out.
==Chapter. 9==
[1] 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; whether it is love or hate man does not know. Everything before them is vanity,
[1] 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; whether it is love or hate man does not know. Everything before them is vanity,
[2] since one fate comes to all, to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil, to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As is the good man, so is the sinner; and he who swears is as he who shuns an oath.
[2] since one fate comes to all, to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the evil, to the clean and the unclean, to him who sacrifices and him who does not sacrifice. As is the good man, so is the sinner; and he who swears is as he who shuns an oath.
[5] For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward; but the memory of them is lost.
[5] For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing, and they have no more reward; but the memory of them is lost.
[6] Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and they have no more for ever any share in all that is done under the sun.
[6] Their love and their hate and their envy have already perished, and they have no more for ever any share in all that is done under the sun.
[7]
[7] Go, eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already approved what you do.
Go, eat your bread with enjoyment, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already approved what you do.
Let your garments be always white; let not oil be lacking on your head.
[8] Let your garments be always white; let not oil be lacking on your head.
[9]
[9] Enjoy life with the wife whom you love, all the days of your vain life which 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.
[10] <u>Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might;</u> for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.
[10] Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with your might; for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going.
[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.[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.
[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.
[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.
[15] But there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
[15] But there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city. Yet no one remembered that poor man.
[16] But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heeded.
[16] But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heeded.
[17]
[17] The words of the wise heard in quiet are better than the shouting of a ruler among fools.
[18] Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.
==Chapter .10==
[1] Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off an evil odor;
[1] Dead flies make the perfumer's ointment give off an evil odor;
so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor.
or some winged creature tell the matter.
or some winged creature tell the matter.
==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.
[4] He who observes the wind will not sow;
[4] He who observes the wind will not sow;
and he who regards the clouds will not reap.
and he who regards the clouds will not reap.
[5]
[5] As you do not know how the spirit comes to the bones in the womb of a woman with child, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.
[6] In the morning sow your seed, and at evening withhold not your hand; for you do not know which will prosper, this or that, or whether both alike will be good.
[6]
[7] Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun.
[8] For if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all; but let him remember that the days of darkness will be many. All that comes is vanity.
[7]
[9] Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth; walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
[10] Remove vexation from your mind, and put away pain from your body; for youth and the dawn of life are vanity.
==Chapter .12==
[1] Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them";
[1] Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when you will say, "I have no pleasure in them";
[2] before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain;
[2] before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars are darkened and the clouds return after the rain;
[5] they are afraid also of what is high, and terrors are in the way; the almond tree blossoms, the grasshopper drags itself along and desire fails; because man goes to his eternal home, and the mourners go about the streets;
[5] they are afraid also of what is high, and terrors are in the way; the almond tree blossoms, the grasshopper drags itself along and desire fails; because man goes to his eternal home, and the mourners go about the streets;
[6] before the silver cord is snapped, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern,
[6] before the silver cord is snapped, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern,
[7] and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
[7] <u>and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.</u>
[8] Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity.
[8] Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher; all is vanity.
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[9] Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging proverbs with great care.
Besides being wise, the Preacher also taught the people knowledge, weighing and studying and arranging proverbs with great care.
[10] The Preacher sought to find pleasing words, and uprightly he wrote words of truth.
[10] The Preacher sought to find pleasing words, and uprightly he wrote words of truth.
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[11] The sayings of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings which are given by one Shepherd.
The sayings of the wise are like goads, and like nails firmly fixed are the collected sayings which are given by one Shepherd.
[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]
[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>
The end of the matter; all has been heard. Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
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.
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