Everything is Futile 1 The words of the Teacher,son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 “Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Absolute futility. Everything is futile.” 3 What does a man…

The Emptiness of Pleasure 1 I said to myself, “Go ahead, I will test you with pleasure;enjoy what is good.” But it turned out to be futile. 2 I said…

The Mystery of Time 1 There is an occasion for everything, and a time for every activity under heaven: 2 a time to give birth and a time to die;…

1 Again, I observed all the acts of oppression being done under the sun.Look at the tears of those who are oppressed; they have no one to comfort them. Power…

Caution in God’s Presence 1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Better to draw near in obedience than to offer the sacrifice as fools do,for…

1 Here is a tragedy I have observed under the sun,and it weighs heavily on humanity: 2 God gives a man riches, wealth, and honorso that he lacks nothing of…

Wise Sayings 1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of one’s death than the day of one’s birth. 2 It is better to go to…

Wisdom, Authorities, and Inequities 1 Who is like the wise person, and who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his…

Enjoy Life Despite Death 1 Indeed, I took all this to heart and explained it all: the righteous, the wise, and their works are in God’s hands.People don’t know whether…

The Burden of Folly 1 Dead flies make a perfumer’s oil ferment and stink; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. 2 A wise man’s heart goes to theright,…