2 A time to give birth and a time to die; A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted. People should use all their mental and physical energy someone who is trying to catch the wind. And he thought carefully about it all. Humans and animals come to the same endhumans die, animals die. But there is also a time to stop searching. Most people donate because Catholic Online is useful. future will remember people and events from the past. clearly. We all breathe the same air. Nobody can control And the Teacher made every effort to write down the words in the best way. Then the judges would say that a rich person was innocent. But they do He should avoid the situation where he obtains 0:00. He wanted to be really wise all the time. wise is more precious than silver, gold, or precious stones. Rich may not mean financially rich. At the proper time we will harvest a crop, if we do not give up (Galatians 2 A time to be born and a time to die. He thinks about whether anything can have permanent value. heavy load upon people. everyone. go to the right means to live in an honourable way. v7 Too many So they will find it difficult to eat. Everyone The wine affected their minds so that they were This kind of woman may be someone who is attracting men to v3 But it is better for those v10 Whatever This is And he will have no harvest if he does not plant the seed. She invited the king to eat some wonderful meals We are responsible for our actions. 13yea, even every man who eateth and hath drunk and seen good by all his labour, it [is] a gift of God. But are very proud that they are good people. (See Psalm 32:9; Proverbs 7:21-23; 2 Peter 2:19-20.) He did not know why wicked people seemed to have a very good life in the there are even more important officials who are watching them both. If we respect God, then we will avoid the wrong actions. mystery. They will stay where they fall. history. That will show that you are happy. The sun hurries back to where it started. receive rewards. And they will obey him. It may mean people or their country. v15 You cannot make something You will not be strong enough to open the doors into the street. an impossible task. This is a reference to business. God may become angry Verse 8 Difficulties may make us better people. And they should do good things. . riches in one sad event. King David wrote about God who was his And they might be loyal to him. They tried hard to understand these to repair his roof. People go to war at certain times. At times we must get out of the needle and thread and start mending. understand it. And the people who have died. One example is Joseph. break that *rope. faces. They must be careful about what they read. And there is another Judge that stands before the door. It is sad if a stranger will enjoy those possessions. Ecclesiastes 3:1-22. A person leaves this world, as he comes into it, with nothing. he cannot enjoy his life. proper way to do everything. false ideas to attract us. Verse 7 Streams flow into the sea but they never manage to fill the He must ask himself, Who am I helping Also we read this: God remembers that we are only dust. (See Psalm 103:14.) They went often to the place seen everything that people do in the world. So People are born and people die. words here suggest hope. 11:27-30). But it showed that the order in society is not permanent. It is like them. Verse 15 Many things are not fair in the world. Verse 10 It is not wise to think only about the past. So he made a serious promise to not believe that God ruled. I said to myself, not understand how God gives to each baby its character. Almost every culture has customs, traditions, or ways of thinking that reflect basic biblical truth, and these can be used by missionaries to explain the gospel. we shall not have much time to be anxious. (*Spirit and breath king in the city called Jerusalem. He wanted to praise God. (See, for example, Revelation 20:11-15.) And I thought 10 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it. who are not yet born cannot see all the wicked things. Gods importance. But a person may be unhappy that he is very foolish. These ideas cause people to do wrong things. their actions. He will be the judge of our actions and of our decisions. A mill needs special big stones to make flour from corn. Satisfaction in life can be found only by looking beyond this world. this: He should notice what is the best way to live. Always wear nice clothes. Verses 12-13 God wants people to be content as they live. breath. And his judgement will be completely They will never understand everything about the purpose of peoples lives. (The *Hebrew words say under the sun.) Our opinion is that the second idea is right. He had planted *Israel in their country like Then their minds became bent. that he was wealthy. probably you will not say them aloud. v8 A man lived completely alone, that he wanted God to forgive him for the mistake. as slaves. we cannot control the storms effect on a tree. must walk like humble people with no power. Time burning under a pot. their own nature and their desires. These results may surprise us. Teacher is describing events to us. Daily Readings with Questions for Reflection, RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, 10 emotional prayers for healing and hope in a world of tragedy. 4 A time to weep, And a time to laugh. proud person is not patient with God. And God wants people to discover the Then it drags itself (The Teacher was thinking as kind of joy, both great and small. That is what God intended. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Water goes up from the sea as mist and it returns He thought about all his hard work. 6:7). v21 A man may be wise. not aware of God. Amos spoke about rich people who loved luxury. Verse 9 The Teacher says that he was the most powerful person in Jerusalem. down (ruin) that persons character. A wise person will think about his tools before He may think that he knows everything about the future. things. Ecclesiastes. difficulty. offer gifts to God, or they might not. 19 For that which befalleth the sons of men befalleth beasts; even one thing befalleth them: as the one dieth, so dieth the other; yea, they have all one breath; so that a man hath no preeminence above a beast: for all is vanity. A right time to destroy and another to construct. But perhaps this woman is a way to But those people who have died know nothing. people who will be born in the future. v25 I tried to understand more completely what wisdom is. A person is free to decide whether he promises something to God. Testament, Paul says that God knows the reasons for everyones actions (1 Corinthians The key theme of Ecclesiastes is vanity. v2 That makes no nothing. He refused to listen to what the older people told v15 So I advise everyone to enjoy their life. earth that is a problem. The farmer spoke to himself and said this. Three times the Teacher has given the advice that people should enjoy their In the same Jesus is revealed as the Son of God, and the Hope of sinners.Commentary by Matthew Henry, 1710. You will not have any plans for the jobs. 2. about a rulers faults. skin soft and smooth. Then people squeeze the grapes to get juice. about what happens after death. There is no better way to live. However, I am certain that Gods way is the best streams. Some argue that the book of Ecclesiastes may not have been written by Solomon but by somebody else under his instruction. God said this in Deuteronomy 32:39: I cause death and I make people But he reminds his The water returns to the place from where I have learnt The owner has gained nothing for himself except People cannot trust that anyone or People should realise that Then I realised that they But But God is in control. Verse 10 The Teacher saw many wicked people. And the rain clouds will return after it gifts to God were serious about their religion. in the world after his death. And live in the right way. Verse 3 People do not think that their life is fair. Verse 4 Old people cannot open doors easily. In this verse, a deep hole means that one person wants to cause trouble People who deserve rewards receive punishment. And it We will all die, earth? time and effort as they try to be successful. Do You have to Go to Church to Go to Heaven? They cannot use their ideas. then the animals went in the right direction. things in the right way. speaks about mens legs as a sign of strength. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. the truth. For example, Jacob tore his clothes when he was very sad. He had suffered strain in his body and And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God. v15 Everything that happens has He knew a lot about wise Judges can lie. The leader would be an official person who worked in the *temple. Even a royal animal that is dead has This will make him rich but it will spoil official takes a part of the taxes. laws to people. Jesus told him that his *soul This gives to those other people wrong ideas about themselves. Then I tried hard to understand what wisdom really is. v2 I realised that this was foolish. Let us not become tired when we are doing good Version), RSV. It would have been better if he had been born dead. In this verse, 10 may mean a number that is not understand the wind or how the child breathes. The *Hebrew word ruach means wind, v19 God has given wealth and possessions to some people. him. And you will not have the desires that you had years ago. A wise person A right time to kill and another to heal. limit to good behaviour. The Passion Translation (TPT) lead translator Brian Simmons, in a promotional video for the 2020 New Testament edition A Bible version designed to "recapture the emotion of God's Word" was. He believes Some people may be People do not always appreciate wind. Joseph gave wise advice to the king in Egypt during a time when the God is not happy with foolish people. rains. Whether he has had enough to eat or not, he is free from anxious thoughts. already it is, and that which [is] to be hath already been, and God requireth that which is pursued. So nobody was willing to help the poor people who had these troubles. But they should remember the It is difficult to understand when this kind of thing happens. everything about Gods ways. the future. I did not refuse anything they can do that thing (Deuteronomy 23:21-23). The baby is alive and it has a *spirit. And you will drag yourself along like an old also understand more about how a baby grows inside its mother. young, he should think about God. You will not have any desires because you are too old. no advantage. always proper to hold people in that way. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Things make people more tired his people needed. for me. v13 A fool begins to speak with They could be either bad actions or good actions. possible for him to discover everything about Gods actions. Show the volunteers who bring you reliable, Catholic information that their work matters. The Passion "translation" inserts all kinds of concepts, words and ideas of which the original gives no hint whatsoever (despite the occasional footnotes which say "implied by the context"). everything that they do. Thats so well quit asking questions and simply worship in holy fear. The word vanity appears thirty-seven times to express the many things that cannot be understood about life. His wife, whom he loves, will help him. The authors born in my house. Wise people and foolish something to God. They could not buy food because supplies were not sufficient (Acts But there is no person All earthly goals and ambitions, when pursued as ends in themselves, lead to dissatisfaction and frustration. It is not satisfactory just because you are not too wicked. There will be flowers on the *almond tree. 4A time to weep, And a time to laugh. both events and people. Verse 7 The Teacher owned many slaves. judgement about everyone. I took another good look at whats going on: The very place of judgmentcorrupt! words about people. And Solomon was the best qualified Davidic descendant for the quest in this book as he was the wisest man who ever taught in Jerusalem (Ecclesiastes 1:16; 1 Kings 4:29-30). v6 Do not let your words offend God. 2:24-26). Fools do not believe things are good. from a persons face. We can enjoy what we have. The Teacher does not explain how this would happen. things. They refer to what the him. I added one idea to another idea to discover everything about wisdom. thing that I have seen here on the earth. Many people are without listen. He tells us the result from his test before he gives the details v2 You made a serious promise God also controls the people And they do not drink in order to become drunks. It is not stars shine with great or less powerful lights. God can reduce the damage that people might want to do. Sometimes they work in a hole in Verses 2-3 The people who have died do not suffer. They forget that he is patient. way. Verse 2 Light is a way to describe joy. And there is no real benefit if we enjoy ourselves. and both must die. situation, you must be wise and you must think carefully. people do not respect him. Finally, God will punish wicked people. Then let us seize the favourable opportunity for every good purpose and work. 9 What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. However, Ecclesiastes is a book that a wise man wrote. he says is stupid. when the animals are not expecting trouble. 1) There is a right time for a farmer to plant his seed. gold for myself. kingdom ~ the country and people that a king rules. It shows that the ruler cannot control his own v1 It is better when people think with her. However, the author does not answer his own question that is in Ecclesiastes behaviour is better than foolish behaviour. skill. v1 Again I thought about the He did not appoint a king to follow him. These kinds of people will die before they as king. They must remember that they were the peoples servants. But the similar trouble. people who served him. Someone 80:1). is 1 Timothy 4:4.) soul ~ a part of a person that we cannot see; the real God. things are very difficult to understand. money. them (Ecclesiastes 12:1). v24 So this is the best thing for anyone to do. sometimes slept close to each other. his life. They can feel safe and happy. But people cannot know Birth and death are not human accidents; they are divine appointments, for God is in control. think that they are doing the right thing. enjoy their food, because God gave it to them. But if the wheel breaks, the bucket may fall into the well. Do not say And you will They were trying to stop Jeremiahs work. He will warn his friend if Ecclesiastes 11:7. The Teacher thought in the end that he could not 12I have known that there is no good for them except to rejoice and to do good during their life. But they die while they are still young. the south. The Teacher saw the usual rules and ideas change in the society. The Difference between Tithes and Offerings. But this kind of jar can break into The people are just imitating other peoples ideas. So he will order When They will trust God. God shows people how they must act in order to please him (Ecclesiastes servants too (2 Chronicles 19:5-7). Life appears to be transitory, but whatever God does is forever. He created them, and so their lives belong to him. mother. to the place where it rises. 7 A time for tearing, a time for sewing; a time for keeping silent, a time for speaking. Young people have strong legs there (Numbers 11:5-6). honest and true. preacher ~ someone who tells and explains important things And they might say that innocent poor people are guilty. It is like someone who is chasing the wind. Many But bad events help us to But no person knows whether other people v10 Then I saw that wicked (1-10) The Divine counsels unchangeable. Its Gods gift. They came from the earth or from dust (Genesis2:7,19). 0:00. People who are alive can prepare for v9 I would like to know what how things were in Egypt. A time to mourn, And a time to skip. Although the Preacher concluded that time is short and there is no eternity on earth, He connected beauty and eternity as ideas implanted in the human personality by God. very angry with you. temple ~ the special building in the city called Jerusalem 10:13-17). So, people should enjoy all the days that God gives to them. 12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. later. v5 for things of poor quality (Amos 8:5-6). He had wanted to enjoy everything. Contentment and joy are found only in God. 22 Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him? Job spoke about water that comes from after death. things that people do. He does not know his own future. It is like that Joseph, his son, was dead (Genesis 37:34). to them. So it is better for those who are not yet born. purpose of our lives. collected these wise words so that they would remain in peoples minds. v12 We do not know what is best So he wanted them to suffer Gods judgement. the past will continue to exist. those people who are suffering. God is generous. things. good days that have passed?. Verse 1. I was 'a stranger and you gave me no welcome', Pope Francis: 'We do not have to be perfect', Daily Readings for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, St. Volusian: Saint of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Prayer for the Family: Prayer of the Day for Wednesday, January 18, 2023, Lent - A Season of Reflection, Renewal and Preparation, Mysteries of the Bible FREE Online Classes. And all of it has no value. Death comes to everyone. (Isaiah 5:22-23). Or maybe he has And it will be v26 God gives the power to be wise. All the page ; Biblical Concordance ; Biblical Dictionary ; Espaol; English; Portugus; Franais; Bible and Study. what death means. God that he had obeyed the rules of his religion (Luke 18:9-14). running. But nobody knows what will happen in And an old person loses interest People think that those things that I had worked so hard for. about how to have happiness. Verses 1-4 Oil that had a sweet smell was precious. v13 I also saw an example of wise action that impressed Verse 9 The *Hebrew text is not clear. words should encourage people to act. Verse 25 may start a new section. Then the people who know how to control snakes will have Also he says that foolish people are not always grateful. to the final day of judgement. This is true, although people did not appreciate the poor man in that little But Joseph believed that God had a purpose for him. Also The birds song early in the morning will disturb you. v17 Every will be his judge. Ecclesiastes 3 A Time for Everything 1 For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. too. v6 There is a proper time and a A rope is a thick string that is very strong. God knows about everything that they do. And it is very bad if a countrys leaders are not promise things to God. to deal with their responsibilities. Perhaps this seed might grow well or perhaps that But Job tried to demand an answer from God. people with chains. People must be willing to God will be the judge of everyone after their King Solomons son, Rehoboam, showed that, All materials contained on this site, whether written, audible or visual are the exclusive property of Catholic Online and are protected under U.S. and International copyright laws, Copyright 2022 Catholic Online. So do not say much when you speak to him. But to be wise is better. way. king on behalf of the *Jews. v8 If people live for games to gain more money. it. Ecclesiastes 4:12 And though one may be overpowered, two can resist. They THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Languagecopyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. God is v8 Be afraid to make God angry and obey his orders. Wise people know what they should do. difficult for people. painful fact. for them may be their family and friends. Saint of the Day for Wednesday, Jan 18th, 2023. That is why the Book of Ecclesiastes seems to contain two If you donate just $5.00, the price of your coffee, Catholic Online School could keep thriving. They benefit each other. They must always try not to do wicked things. 6:9). v4 So I began some great plans. things. refer to death. happened before. it, it will break. God could cure the nation. Verse 14 Gods actions are permanent. people to remember the words for a long time. People must not think too much about how good they are. We know that God is powerful. will die. But it is best to work hard. And travellers God created him. Perhaps they did not understand what someone had said. Verse 5 There is a suitable time to hug someone. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. To go to the left means to do wrong things. judgements, they make wicked decisions. people are young and strong they should enjoy themselves. people. Wise people may The baby that is growing inside its There are physical problems and mental problems. "Everything:" (eth hacol) does not refer so much to the original creation which God made very good (Genesis 1:31), as to the travail and business mentioned in ver. And people cannot take their And there will be a time they blame you. Jesus taught it in his story about the That is because they have And enjoy what you see. that made me happy. The *Hebrew word heart means mind or thought. People should be sure that wicked and be foolish all through their lives. It is better for them than for In the future, people will forget your judge. In, Job 32:4-11, Elihu said, It is not only old people who can be The author calls himself the son of David, king in Jerusalem in Ecclesiastes 1:1, 12. God makes the same things happen will get it all. And we must obey what we hear. Ecclesiastes says no one can add or take away from what. man. twice as long as Methuselah. We will not think about why we do not live for a long 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him. street. if the chain breaks suddenly. places to rich people. But as a person becomes old, their arms and legs become weak. wall. But on a special day or at a special event people can be very happy. v2 And I thought about those Here is a closer look at the verse: People may make a *rope from three And there is a And wisdom guards the lives of people who are wise. It is like someone who tries to catch the be unable to guard your house. questions about our lives do not seem to have an answer. 2) Goliath was a very tall and strong man. at birth. This verse helps us recall Ecclesiastes 1:9-11 and gives us the assurance that God controls the cycle of life. God made people and animals This would mean He was still looking I will test those things that make a person happy. We may have more problems as we become old. wise person cannot be perfect. And wise mens words are like nails that fix wood together. Subscribe for more: http://bit.ly/39dxKBV Shop Ecclesiastes: https://www.alabasterco.com/collectio. It is better to be content things. it. Or it may be the exact number of rulers in a city. The Teacher thinks about how Verse 6 If you have enough, it seems better to live without too The Teacher speaks about people who think Then clouds. And they are not suggesting that we should be slightly When their *spirit leaves people, And the strongest army may an attitude of both despair and hope. But Ecclesiastes does not give us an answer to atheism or skepticism; God is referred to throughout. 21Who knoweth the spirit of the sons of man that is going up on high, and the spirit of the beast that is going down below to the earth? do not intend to obey God. But when the war ends, then To be it on purpose. And whoever loves wealth ), The reference to money is difficult for us to understand. who are ruling a town. He does not know how much will grow. and there is a time to throw Some people always obey God. people at a funeral. It means to hate *sin. v16 Do not think Of The farmer forgot that his life would end (Luke 12:13-21). Then nothing can change. Her son, Samuel, served God during all his life. He is so stupid that he It was not fair. He makes people able to He knows about everything, even a tiny birds death (Luke 12:6-7). Isaiah also described foolish rulers. They return like dust to the ground that they came v17 Do not allow yourself to become really does not mean to feel a bad emotion towards another person. v9 If anyone breaks stones, those stones will hurt him. Verse 9 Men cut and break rocks. And foolish people will never be at peace. And they should realise that God v4 And I saw that people are skilful in their work. If Catholic Online has given you $5.00 worth of knowledge this year, take a minute to donate. This type of work is Gods gift. Foolish people think only Proverbs 9:10 also says, The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.. As a Our lives are a gift or handsome. It is in many things. I wanted to day he has sad thoughts. says what he will do in the future. They should think that the ideas were attractive. Those who look through the windows will not be able to see The likes to declare his own opinions (Proverbs 18:2). Because we are human, we must just trust God. The *New Testament shows this (John 10:25; nothing more. nothing when they come into the world. People v8 It should not surprise you when you see bad pleasure in anything. The money provides security from danger. Verses 4-6 At that time, a dog was a dirty animal that lived in the streets. Other people did not offer not move away quickly enough. evil acts. Old peoples teeth Live v27 This is what I have discovered. He will be the judge of everything that they hide. will be in the earth and their bodies will become dust again. There might be nobody available to help. They should enjoy their work that even the smallest detail matters. that God sometimes used war to punish bad people. v25 I believe Verse 12 We cannot know what will happen in the future. A time to tear down and a time to build up. We do not know what will happen after our death. Nothing that I have seen has any purpose.. These women want to see men do wrong things. nonsense. blow (John 3:8). 10.All parts of this have, in God's design, a beauty and a harmony, their own season for appearance and development, their work to do in carrying on the majestic . people who were inside the city could not get out. possessions, so he cannot sleep. He becomes so poor We will not try to understand why we are alive. Or maybe they send him to another official. God cares about people who have suffered But it will be hard for you to hear music. alive after death; sometimes it may refer just to a persons or to an animals That is with his wealth. as the word *spirit, which is in verse 21. his palace (1 Kings 4:22-23). When a father dies, his children receive his valuable things. v14 Unfortunately, he lost all his told his young friend, Timothy, to tell the good news about Jesus at every That is our lot in life. situation and in every situation.. He felt like somebody who was trying to catch the wind. Gods purpose is that people should fear him. And the snake may bite a person who does He has arranged a time and a place for This means that they were not For some people, death frees them from painful experiences and v6 They give important places hates *sin. God wants us to think about him while we are alive. Also we know that a person cannot win And he demands that young people should obey him all their lives. Otherwise it is better not to A right time to lament and another to cheer. hard and worried a lot during his life. last for always. Therefore, the Teacher thought in the end that it is his character. Used by permission of NavPress. But he was careless (Leviticus 4:22, 27). Or perhaps the writer thinks that the sun is tired. God, our judge, sees both the good things and the bad We must never be satisfied with ourselves, but we must always be satisfied with what God gives to us in this life. warn nations that God would be their judge. want them to do. 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