00006 Ecc _ 07 _ 07 6 Surely oppression <06233 maketh a wise man <02450 chakam> mad <01984 halal> (8779); and a gift <04979 mattanah> destroyeth <{00006} >abad> (8762) the heart <03820 leb>. 00006 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <{00006} >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 00006 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <06239 perish <{00006} >abad> (8804) by evil <07451 ra<> travail <06045 : and he begetteth <03205 yalad> (8689) a son <01121 ben>, and there is nothing <03972 m@uwmah> in his hand <03027 yad>. 00006 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <{00006} >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 00006 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <{00006} >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 00006 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <{00006} >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 00035 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <{00035} >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 00060 Ecc _ 07 _ 04 The heart <03820 leb> of the wise <02450 chakam> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <{00060} >ebel>; but the heart <03820 leb> of fools <03684 k@ciyl> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mirth <08057 simchah>. 00060 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <{00060} >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 00068 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <05265 naca<> (8688) stones <{00068} >eben> shall be hurt <06087 (8735) therewith; and he that cleaveth <01234 baqa<> (8802) wood <06086 shall be endangered <05533 cakan> (8735) thereby. 00068 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <{00068} >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 00068 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <{00068} >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 00120 Ecc _ 01 _ 03 What profit <03504 yithrown> hath a man <{00120} >adam> of all his labour <05999 which he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 00120 Ecc _ 06 _ 07 6 All the labour <05999 of man <{00120} >adam> is for his mouth <06310 peh>, and yet the appetite <05315 nephesh> is not filled <04390 male>> (8735). 00120 Ecc _ 06 _ 01 6 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it is common <07227 rab> among men <{00120} >adam>: 00120 Ecc _ 07 _ 20 For there is not a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man <{00120} >adam> upon earth <00776 >erets>, that doeth <06213 (8799) good <02896 towb>, and sinneth <02398 chata>> (8799) not. 00120 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 6 Seeing there be <03426 yesh> many <07235 rabah> (8687) things <01697 dabar> that increase <07235 rabah> (8688) vanity <01892 hebel>, what is man <{00120} >adam> the better <03148 yowther>? 00120 Ecc _ 08 _ 06 6 Because to every purpose <02656 chephets> there is <03426 yesh> time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>, therefore the misery <07451 ra<> of man <{00120} >adam> is great <07227 rab> upon him. 00120 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the travail <06045 , which God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of men <{00120} >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) in it. 00120 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <05530 cakal> also is full <07235 rabah> (8686) of words <01697 dabar>: a man <{00120} >adam> cannot tell <03045 yada<> (8799) what shall be; and what shall be after <00310 >achar> him, who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him? 00120 Ecc _ 02 _ 22 For what hath <01933 hava>> (8802) man <{00120} >adam> of all his labour <05999 , and of the vexation <07475 ra of his heart <03820 leb>, wherein <01931 huw>> he hath laboured <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 00120 Ecc _ 02 _ 18 Yea, I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) all my labour <05999 which I had taken <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because I should leave <03240 yanach> (8686) it unto the man <{00120} >adam> that shall be after <00310 >achar> me. 00120 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <{00120} >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 00120 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <{00120} >adam>. 00120 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <{00120} >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 00120 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <{00120} >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 00120 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <{00120} >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 00120 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <{00120} >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 00120 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <{00120} >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 00120 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <{00120} >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 00120 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <{00120} >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 00120 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <{00120} >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 00120 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <{00120} >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 00120 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <{00120} >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 00120 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <{00120} >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 00120 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <{00120} >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00120 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <{00120} >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 00120 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <{00120} >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 00120 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <{00120} >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 00120 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <{00120} >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 00120 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <{00120} >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 00120 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <{00120} >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 00120 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <{00120} >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 00120 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <{00120} >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 00120 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <{00120} >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 00120 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <{00120} >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 00120 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <{00120} >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 00120 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <{00120} >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 00120 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <{00120} >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 00120 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <{00120} >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00120 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <{00120} >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00120 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <{00120} >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 00120 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <{00120} >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 00120 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <{00120} >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 00120 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <{00120} >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 00120 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <{00120} >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 00120 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <{00120} >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 00120 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <{00120} >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 00120 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <{00120} >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 00120 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <{00120} >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 00157 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <06256 to love <{00157} >ahab> (8800), and a time <06256 to hate <08130 sane>> (8800); a time <06256 of war <04421 milchamah>, and a time <06256 of peace <07965 shalowm>. 00157 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <{00157} >ahab> (8802) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 00157 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <{00157} >ahab> (8802) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 00157 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <{00157} >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 00160 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <{00160} >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 00160 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <{00160} >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 00183 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <{00183} >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 00215 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <{00215} >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 00216 Ecc _ 11 _ 07 6 Truly the light <{00216} >owr> is sweet <04966 mathowq>, and a pleasant <02896 towb> thing it is for the eyes <05869 to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the sun <08121 shemesh>: 00216 Ecc _ 02 _ 13 Then I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that <03426 yesh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> excelleth <03504 yithrown> folly <05531 cikluwth>, as far as light <{00216} >owr> excelleth <03504 yithrown> darkness <02822 choshek>. 00216 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <{00216} >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <05645 return <07725 shuwb> (8804) after <00310 >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 00227 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <{00227} >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00239 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <{00239} >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 00241 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <{00241} >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 00251 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <{00251} >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 00259 Ecc _ 04 _ 09 Two <08147 sh@nayim> are better <02896 towb> than one <{00259} >echad>; because they have <03426 yesh> a good <02896 towb> reward <07939 sakar> for their labour <05999 . 00259 Ecc _ 04 _ 11 Again <01571 gam>, if two <08147 sh@nayim> lie together <07901 shakab> (8799), then they have heat <02552 chamam> (8804): but how can one <{00259} >echad> be warm <03179 yacham> (8799) alone? 00259 Ecc _ 03 _ 20 All go <01980 halak> (8802) unto one <{00259} >echad> place <04725 maqowm>; all are of the dust <06083 , and all turn <07725 shuwb> <00> to dust <06083 again <07725 shuwb> (8804). 00259 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <{00259} >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 00259 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <{00259} >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 00259 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <{00259} >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 00259 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <{00259} >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 00259 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <{00259} >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 00259 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <{00259} >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 00259 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <{00259} >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 00259 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <{00259} >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 00259 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <{00259} >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 00259 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <{00259} >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 00259 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <{00259} >echad> good <02896 towb>. 00259 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <{00259} >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00259 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <{00259} >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00259 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <{00259} >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 00259 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <{00259} >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 00259 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <{00259} >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 00270 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <{00270} >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 00270 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <{00270} >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 00270 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <{00270} >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 00270 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <{00270} >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 00309 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <{00309} >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 00310 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <05530 cakal> also is full <07235 rabah> (8686) of words <01697 dabar>: a man <00120 >adam> cannot tell <03045 yada<> (8799) what shall be; and what shall be after <{00310} >achar> him, who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him? 00310 Ecc _ 02 _ 18 Yea, I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) all my labour <05999 which I had taken <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because I should leave <03240 yanach> (8686) it unto the man <00120 >adam> that shall be after <{00310} >achar> me. 00310 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <05645 return <07725 shuwb> (8804) after <{00310} >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 00310 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <{00310} >achar> him? 00310 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <{00310} >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 00310 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <{00310} >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 00310 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <{00310} >achar> him. 00310 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <{00310} >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 00312 Ecc _ 07 _ 22 For oftentimes <06471 pa <07227 rab> also thine own heart <03820 leb> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) that thou thyself likewise hast cursed <07043 qalal> (8765) others <{00312} >acher>. 00314 Ecc _ 01 _ 11 There is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of former <07223 ri>shown> things; neither shall there be any remembrance <02146 zikrown> of things that are to come <{00314} >acharown> with those that shall come after <00314 >acharown>. 00314 Ecc _ 01 _ 11 There is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of former <07223 ri>shown> things; neither shall there be any remembrance <02146 zikrown> of things that are to come <00314 >acharown> with those that shall come after <{00314} >acharown>. 00314 Ecc _ 04 _ 16 There is no end <07093 qets> of all the people <05971 , even of all that have been before <06440 paniym> them: they also that come after <{00314} >acharown> shall not rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in him. Surely this also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 00319 Ecc _ 10 _ 13 The beginning <08462 t@chillah> of the words <01697 dabar> of his mouth <06310 peh> is foolishness <05531 cikluwth>: and the end <{00319} >achariyth> of his talk <06310 peh> is mischievous <07451 ra<> madness <01948 howleluwth>. 00319 Ecc _ 07 _ 08 Better <02896 towb> is the end <{00319} >achariyth> of a thing <01697 dabar> than the beginning <07225 re>shiyth> thereof: and the patient <00750 >arek> in spirit <07307 ruwach> is better <02896 towb> than the proud <01362 gabahh> in spirit <07307 ruwach>. 00335 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <{00335} >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 00337 Ecc _ 10 _ 16 6 Woe <{00337} >iy> to thee, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is a child <05288 na, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in the morning <01242 boqer>! 00337 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <{00337} >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 00369 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <{00369} >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 00376 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <02896 towb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800) the rebuke <01606 g@ of the wise <02450 chakam>, than for a man <{00376} >iysh> to hear <08085 shama<> (8802) the song <07892 shiyr> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 00376 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <{00376} >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 00376 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <{00376} >iysh>. 00376 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <{00376} >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 00376 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <{00376} >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 00376 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <{00376} >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 00376 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <{00376} >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 00376 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <{00376} >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 00398 Ecc _ 02 _ 25 For who can eat <{00398} >akal> (8799), or who else can hasten <02363 chuwsh> (8799) hereunto, more <02351 chuwts> than I? 00398 Ecc _ 04 _ 05 The fool <03684 k@ciyl> foldeth <02263 chabaq> <00> his hands <03027 yad> together <02263 chabaq> (8802), and eateth <{00398} >akal> (8802) his own flesh <01320 basar>. 00398 Ecc _ 10 _ 16 6 Woe <00337 >iy> to thee, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is a child <05288 na, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <{00398} >akal> (8799) in the morning <01242 boqer>! 00398 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <03117 yowm> also he eateth <{00398} >akal> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and he hath much <07235 rabah> (8687) sorrow <03707 ka (8804) and wrath <07110 qetseph> with his sickness <02483 choliy>. 00398 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <{00398} >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 00398 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <{00398} >akal> (8799) in due season <06256 , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 00398 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <{00398} >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 00398 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <{00398} >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 00398 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <{00398} >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 00398 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <{00398} >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 00398 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <{00398} >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 00398 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <{00398} >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 00398 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <{00398} >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 00398 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <{00398} >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 00398 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <{00398} >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 00430 Ecc _ 08 _ 02 I counsel thee to keep <08104 shamar> (8798) the king's <04428 melek> commandment <06310 peh>, and that in regard <01700 dibrah> of the oath <07621 sh@buw of God <{00430} >elohiym>. 00430 Ecc _ 03 _ 15 That which hath been is now <03528 k@bar>; and that which is to be hath already <03528 k@bar> been; and God <{00430} >elohiym> requireth <01245 baqash> (8762) that which is past <07291 radaph> (8737). 00430 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798) the work <04639 ma of God <{00430} >elohiym>: for who can <03201 yakol> (8799) make that straight <08626 taqan> (8763), which he hath made crooked <05791 (8765)? 00430 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the travail <06045 , which God <{00430} >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) in it. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 07 For in the multitude <07230 rob> of dreams <02472 chalowm> and many <07235 rabah> (8687) words <01697 dabar> there are also divers vanities <01892 hebel>: but fear <03372 yare>> (8798) thou God <{00430} >elohiym>. 00430 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <06083 return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to the earth <00776 >erets> as it was: and the spirit <07307 ruwach> shall return <07725 shuwb> (8799) unto God <{00430} >elohiym> who gave <05414 nathan> (8804) it. 00430 Ecc _ 12 _ 14 For God <{00430} >elohiym> shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) every work <04639 ma into judgment <04941 mishpat>, with every secret thing <05956 (8737), whether it be good <02896 towb>, or whether it be evil <07451 ra<>. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> (8687) remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <{00430} >elohiym> answereth <06031 (8688) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 00430 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <{00430} >elohiym>. 00430 Ecc _ 08 _ 13 But it shall not be well <02896 towb> with the wicked <07563 rasha<>, neither shall he prolong <00748 >arak> (8686) his days <03117 yowm>, which are as a shadow <06738 tsel>; because he feareth <03373 yare>> not before <06440 paniym> God <{00430} >elohiym>. 00430 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <{00430} >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 00430 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <{00430} >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 00430 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <{00430} >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> (8799) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 00430 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <{00430} >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <{00430} >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 00430 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <{00430} >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 00430 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <{00430} >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 00430 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <{00430} >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 00430 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <{00430} >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 00430 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <{00430} >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 00430 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <{00430} >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 00430 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <{00430} >elohiym>. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <{00430} >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <{00430} >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <{00430} >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 00430 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <{00430} >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 00430 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <{00430} >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <{00430} >elohiym>. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <{00430} >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 00430 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <{00430} >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 00430 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <{00430} >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <{00430} >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 00430 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <{00430} >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 00430 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <{00430} >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 00430 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <{00430} >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 00430 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <{00430} >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 00430 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <{00430} >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 00430 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <{00430} >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 00430 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <{00430} >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 00430 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <{00430} >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 00432 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <{00432} >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 00505 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <{00505} >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 00505 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <{00505} >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 00517 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <{00517} >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 00518 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <{00518} >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 00559 Ecc _ 12 _ 08 6 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <{00559} >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00559 Ecc _ 02 _ 02 I said <{00559} >amar> (8804) of laughter <07814 s@chowq>, It is mad <01984 halal> (8781): and of mirth <08057 simchah>, What <02090 zoh> doeth <06213 (8802) it? 00559 Ecc _ 08 _ 04 Where the word <01697 dabar> of a king <04428 melek> is, there is power <07983 shiltown>: and who may say <{00559} >amar> (8799) unto him, What doest <06213 (8799) thou? 00559 Ecc _ 01 _ 02 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <{00559} >amar> (8804) the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00559 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 6 All this <02090 zoh> have I proved <05254 nacah> (8765) by wisdom <02451 chokmah>: I said <{00559} >amar> (8804), I will be wise <02449 chakam> (8799); but it was far <07350 rachowq> from me. 00559 Ecc _ 07 _ 10 Say <{00559} >amar> (8799) not thou, What is the cause that the former <07223 ri>shown> days <03117 yowm> were better <02896 towb> than these? for thou dost not enquire <07592 sha>al> (8804) wisely <02451 chokmah> concerning this. 00559 Ecc _ 10 _ 03 Yea also, when he that is a fool <05530 cakal> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) by the way <01870 derek>, his wisdom <03820 leb> faileth <02638 chacer> him, and he saith <{00559} >amar> (8804) to every one that he is a fool <05530 cakal>. 00559 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <{00559} >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 00559 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <03426 yesh> any thing <01697 dabar> whereof it may be said <{00559} >amar> (8799), See <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this is new <02319 chadash>? it hath been already <03528 k@bar> of old time <05769 , which was before <06440 paniym> us. 00559 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <{00559} >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00559 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <{00559} >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 00559 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <{00559} >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> (8799) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 00559 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <{00559} >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 00559 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <{00559} >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 00559 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <{00559} >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00559 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <{00559} >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 00559 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <{00559} >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 00559 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <{00559} >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 00559 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <{00559} >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00559 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <{00559} >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 00571 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <{00571} >emeth>. 00582 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <{00582} >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 00582 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <{00582} >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 00612 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <{00612} >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 00622 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <{00622} >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 00627 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <{00627} >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 00631 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <{00631} >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 00680 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <{00680} >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 00699 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <{00699} >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 00738 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <{00738} >ariy>. 00748 Ecc _ 08 _ 13 But it shall not be well <02896 towb> with the wicked <07563 rasha<>, neither shall he prolong <{00748} >arak> (8686) his days <03117 yowm>, which are as a shadow <06738 tsel>; because he feareth <03373 yare>> not before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. 00748 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <{00748} >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 00748 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <{00748} >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 00750 Ecc _ 07 _ 08 Better <02896 towb> is the end <00319 >achariyth> of a thing <01697 dabar> than the beginning <07225 re>shiyth> thereof: and the patient <{00750} >arek> in spirit <07307 ruwach> is better <02896 towb> than the proud <01362 gabahh> in spirit <07307 ruwach>. 00776 Ecc _ 05 _ 09 6 Moreover the profit <03504 yithrown> of the earth <{00776} >erets> is for all: the king <04428 melek> himself is served <05647 (8738) by the field <07704 sadeh>. 00776 Ecc _ 07 _ 20 For there is not a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man <00120 >adam> upon earth <{00776} >erets>, that doeth <06213 (8799) good <02896 towb>, and sinneth <02398 chata>> (8799) not. 00776 Ecc _ 10 _ 16 6 Woe <00337 >iy> to thee, O land <{00776} >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is a child <05288 na, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in the morning <01242 boqer>! 00776 Ecc _ 10 _ 07 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) servants <05650 upon horses <05483 cuwc>, and princes <08269 sar> walking <01980 halak> (8802) as servants <05650 upon the earth <{00776} >erets>. 00776 Ecc _ 11 _ 02 Give <05414 nathan> (8798) a portion <02506 cheleq> to seven <07651 sheba<>, and also to eight <08083 sh@moneh>; for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not what evil <07451 ra<> shall be upon the earth <{00776} >erets>. 00776 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <06083 return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to the earth <{00776} >erets> as it was: and the spirit <07307 ruwach> shall return <07725 shuwb> (8799) unto God <00430 >elohiym> who gave <05414 nathan> (8804) it. 00776 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <{00776} >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 00776 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <{00776} >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in due season <06256 , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 00776 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <{00776} >erets>? 00776 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <{00776} >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 00776 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <{00776} >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 00776 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <{00776} >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 00776 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <{00776} >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00802 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <{00802} >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 00802 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <{00802} >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 00802 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <{00802} >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 00834 Ecc _ 03 _ 09 What profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that worketh <06213 (8802) in that wherein <{00834} >aher> he laboureth <06001 ? 00834 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <{00834} >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 00834 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <{00834} >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 00834 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <{00834} >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 00835 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <{00835} >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in due season <06256 , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 00887 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <{00887} ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 00899 Ecc _ 09 _ 08 Let thy garments <{00899} beged> be always <06256 white <03836 laban>; and let thy head <07218 ro>sh> lack <02637 chacer> (8799) no ointment <08081 shemen>. 00905 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <{00905} bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 00926 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <{00926} bahal> (8762) in thy spirit <07307 ruwach> to be angry <03707 ka (8800): for anger <03708 ka resteth <05117 nuwach> (8799) in the bosom <02436 cheyq> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 00926 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <{00926} bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 00926 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <{00926} bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 00929 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <{00929} b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 00929 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <{00929} b@hemah>. 00929 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <{00929} b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00929 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <{00929} b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00935 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> (8804), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <{00935} bow>> (8804), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> (8802) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> (8802). 00935 Ecc _ 05 _ 03 For a dream <02472 chalowm> cometh <{00935} bow>> (8802) through the multitude <07230 rob> of business <06045 ; and a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> voice <06963 qowl> is known by multitude <07230 rob> of words <01697 dabar>. 00935 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <{00935} bow>> (8804) in with vanity <01892 hebel>, and departeth <03212 yalak> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and his name <08034 shem> shall be covered <03680 kacah> (8792) with darkness <02822 choshek>. 00935 Ecc _ 12 _ 14 For God <00430 >elohiym> shall bring <{00935} bow>> (8686) every work <04639 ma into judgment <04941 mishpat>, with every secret thing <05956 (8737), whether it be good <02896 towb>, or whether it be evil <07451 ra<>. 00935 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <{00935} bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 00935 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <{00935} bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 00935 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <{00935} bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 00935 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <{00935} bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 00935 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <{00935} bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 00935 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <{00935} bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 00935 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <{00935} bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 00935 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <{00935} bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 00935 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <{00935} bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 00935 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <{00935} bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 00935 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <{00935} bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 00935 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <{00935} bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 00952 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <{00952} buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 00953 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <{00953} bowr>. 00959 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <{00959} bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 00970 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <{00970} bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 00977 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <{00977} bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 00979 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <{00979} b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 00979 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <{00979} b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 00986 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <{00986} bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 00988 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <{00988} batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 00990 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <{00990} beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 00990 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <{00990} beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 00995 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <{00995} biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 01004 Ecc _ 02 _ 04 I made me great <01431 gadal> (8689) works <04639 ma; I builded <01129 banah> (8804) me houses <{01004} bayith>; I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) me vineyards <03754 kerem>: 01004 Ecc _ 07 _ 04 The heart <03820 leb> of the wise <02450 chakam> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>; but the heart <03820 leb> of fools <03684 k@ciyl> is in the house <{01004} bayith> of mirth <08057 simchah>. 01004 Ecc _ 07 _ 04 The heart <03820 leb> of the wise <02450 chakam> is in the house <{01004} bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>; but the heart <03820 leb> of fools <03684 k@ciyl> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mirth <08057 simchah>. 01004 Ecc _ 10 _ 18 By much slothfulness <06103 the building <04746 m@qareh> decayeth <04355 makak> (8735); and through idleness <08220 shiphluwth> of the hands <03027 yad> the house <{01004} bayith> droppeth through <01811 dalaph> (8799). 01004 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <{01004} bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 01004 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <{01004} bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 01004 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <{01004} bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 01004 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <{01004} bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 01004 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <{01004} bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 01004 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <{01004} bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 01004 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <{01004} bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 01058 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <{01058} bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 01097 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <{01097} b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 01104 Ecc _ 10 _ 12 6 The words <01697 dabar> of a wise man's <02450 chakam> mouth <06310 peh> are gracious <02580 chen>; but the lips <08193 saphah> of a fool <03684 k@ciyl> will swallow up <{01104} bala<> (8762) himself. 01121 Ecc _ 01 _ 01 6 The words <01697 dabar> of the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, the son <{01121} ben> of David <01732 David>, king <04428 melek> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 01121 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the travail <06045 , which God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <{01121} ben> of men <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) in it. 01121 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <06239 perish <00006 >abad> (8804) by evil <07451 ra<> travail <06045 : and he begetteth <03205 yalad> (8689) a son <{01121} ben>, and there is nothing <03972 m@uwmah> in his hand <03027 yad>. 01121 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <{01121} ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in due season <06256 , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 01121 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <{01121} ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 01121 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <{01121} ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 01121 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <{01121} ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 01121 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <{01121} ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 01121 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <{01121} ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 01121 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <{01121} ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 01121 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <{01121} ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 01121 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <{01121} ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01121 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <{01121} ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 01121 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <{01121} ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 01121 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <{01121} ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 01121 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <{01121} ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 01129 Ecc _ 02 _ 04 I made me great <01431 gadal> (8689) works <04639 ma; I builded <{01129} banah> (8804) me houses <01004 bayith>; I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) me vineyards <03754 kerem>: 01129 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <{01129} banah> (8800); 01129 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <{01129} banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 01167 Ecc _ 10 _ 11 Surely the serpent <05175 nachash> will bite <05391 nashak> (8799) without enchantment <03908 lachash>; and a babbler <03956 lashown> <{01167} ba is no better <03504 yithrown>. 01167 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <{01167} ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 01167 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <02451 chokmah> is a defence <06738 tsel>, and money <03701 keceph> is a defence <06738 tsel>: but the excellency <03504 yithrown> of knowledge <01847 da is, that wisdom <02451 chokmah> giveth life <02421 chayah> (8762) to them that have <{01167} ba it. 01167 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <{01167} ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 01167 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <{01167} ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 01167 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <{01167} ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 01167 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <{01167} ba to it. 01234 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <05265 naca<> (8688) stones <00068 >eben> shall be hurt <06087 (8735) therewith; and he that cleaveth <{01234} baqa<> (8802) wood <06086 shall be endangered <05533 cakan> (8735) thereby. 01241 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <{01241} baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 01242 Ecc _ 10 _ 16 6 Woe <00337 >iy> to thee, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is a child <05288 na, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in the morning <{01242} boqer>! 01242 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <{01242} boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 01245 Ecc _ 03 _ 15 That which hath been is now <03528 k@bar>; and that which is to be hath already <03528 k@bar> been; and God <00430 >elohiym> requireth <{01245} baqash> (8762) that which is past <07291 radaph> (8737). 01245 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <{01245} baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 01245 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <{01245} baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 01245 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <{01245} baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 01245 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <{01245} baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 01245 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <{01245} baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 01245 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <{01245} baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 01254 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <{01254} bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 01270 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <{01270} barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 01295 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <06213 (8804) me pools <{01295} b@rekah> of water <04325 mayim>, to water <08248 shaqah> (8687) therewith the wood <03293 ya that bringeth forth <06779 tsamach> (8802) trees <06086 : 01305 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <{01305} barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 01320 Ecc _ 04 _ 05 The fool <03684 k@ciyl> foldeth <02263 chabaq> <00> his hands <03027 yad> together <02263 chabaq> (8802), and eateth <00398 >akal> (8802) his own flesh <{01320} basar>. 01320 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> (8685) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <05674 (8685) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <{01320} basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 01320 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <{01320} basar>. 01320 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <{01320} basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 01320 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <{01320} basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 01323 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <{01323} bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 01362 Ecc _ 07 _ 08 Better <02896 towb> is the end <00319 >achariyth> of a thing <01697 dabar> than the beginning <07225 re>shiyth> thereof: and the patient <00750 >arek> in spirit <07307 ruwach> is better <02896 towb> than the proud <{01362} gabahh> in spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01364 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <{01364} gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 01364 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <{01364} gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 01364 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <{01364} gaboahh> than they <05921 . 01364 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <{01364} gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 01368 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <{01368} gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 01369 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <{01369} g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 01369 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in due season <06256 , for strength <{01369} g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 01396 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <{01396} gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 01419 Ecc _ 09 _ 13 6 This <02090 zoh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) also under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it seemed great <{01419} gadowl> unto me: 01419 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <{01419} gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 01419 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <{01419} gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 01419 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <{01419} gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 01431 Ecc _ 02 _ 04 I made me great <{01431} gadal> (8689) works <04639 ma; I builded <01129 banah> (8804) me houses <01004 bayith>; I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) me vineyards <03754 kerem>: 01431 Ecc _ 02 _ 09 So I was great <{01431} gadal> (8804), and increased <03254 yacaph> (8689) more than all that were before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: also my wisdom <02451 chokmah> remained <05975 (8804) with me. 01431 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <{01431} gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 01447 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> (8802) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> (8802) an hedge <{01447} gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> (8799) him. 01475 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> (8802) a pit <{01475} guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> (8802) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> (8799) him. 01499 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <{01499} gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 01534 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <{01534} galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 01543 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <{01543} gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 01571 Ecc _ 04 _ 11 Again <{01571} gam>, if two <08147 sh@nayim> lie together <07901 shakab> (8799), then they have heat <02552 chamam> (8804): but how can one <00259 >echad> be warm <03179 yacham> (8799) alone? 01571 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <{01571} gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01571 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <{01571} gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01571 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <{01571} gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 01571 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <{01571} gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01593 Ecc _ 02 _ 05 I made <06213 (8804) me gardens <{01593} gannah> and orchards <06508 pardec>, and I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) trees <06086 in them of all kind of fruits <06529 p@riy>: 01606 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <02896 towb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800) the rebuke <{01606} g@ of the wise <02450 chakam>, than for a man <00376 >iysh> to hear <08085 shama<> (8802) the song <07892 shiyr> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 01639 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <{01639} gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 01653 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <05645 return <07725 shuwb> (8804) after <00310 >achar> the rain <{01653} geshem>: 01653 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <{01653} geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 01696 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> (8799) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <{01696} dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> (8799) thy servant <05650 curse <07043 qalal> (8764) thee: 01696 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <{01696} dabar> (8763); 01696 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <{01696} dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 01696 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <{01696} dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01696 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <{01696} dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 01697 Ecc _ 01 _ 01 6 The words <{01697} dabar> of the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, the son <01121 ben> of David <01732 David>, king <04428 melek> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 01697 Ecc _ 08 _ 04 Where the word <{01697} dabar> of a king <04428 melek> is, there is power <07983 shiltown>: and who may say <00559 >amar> (8799) unto him, What doest <06213 (8799) thou? 01697 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 6 Seeing there be <03426 yesh> many <07235 rabah> (8687) things <{01697} dabar> that increase <07235 rabah> (8688) vanity <01892 hebel>, what is man <00120 >adam> the better <03148 yowther>? 01697 Ecc _ 10 _ 12 6 The words <{01697} dabar> of a wise man's <02450 chakam> mouth <06310 peh> are gracious <02580 chen>; but the lips <08193 saphah> of a fool <03684 k@ciyl> will swallow up <01104 bala<> (8762) himself. 01697 Ecc _ 09 _ 17 The words <{01697} dabar> of wise <02450 chakam> men are heard <08085 shama<> (8737) in quiet <05183 Nachath> more than the cry <02201 za of him that ruleth <04910 mashal> (8802) among fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 01697 Ecc _ 05 _ 07 For in the multitude <07230 rob> of dreams <02472 chalowm> and many <07235 rabah> (8687) words <{01697} dabar> there are also divers vanities <01892 hebel>: but fear <03372 yare>> (8798) thou God <00430 >elohiym>. 01697 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> (8799) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <{01697} dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> (8799) thy servant <05650 curse <07043 qalal> (8764) thee: 01697 Ecc _ 05 _ 03 For a dream <02472 chalowm> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) through the multitude <07230 rob> of business <06045 ; and a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> voice <06963 qowl> is known by multitude <07230 rob> of words <{01697} dabar>. 01697 Ecc _ 10 _ 13 The beginning <08462 t@chillah> of the words <{01697} dabar> of his mouth <06310 peh> is foolishness <05531 cikluwth>: and the end <00319 >achariyth> of his talk <06310 peh> is mischievous <07451 ra<> madness <01948 howleluwth>. 01697 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <05530 cakal> also is full <07235 rabah> (8686) of words <{01697} dabar>: a man <00120 >adam> cannot tell <03045 yada<> (8799) what shall be; and what shall be after <00310 >achar> him, who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him? 01697 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <03426 yesh> any thing <{01697} dabar> whereof it may be said <00559 >amar> (8799), See <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this is new <02319 chadash>? it hath been already <03528 k@bar> of old time <05769 , which was before <06440 paniym> us. 01697 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <{01697} dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 01697 Ecc _ 07 _ 08 Better <02896 towb> is the end <00319 >achariyth> of a thing <{01697} dabar> than the beginning <07225 re>shiyth> thereof: and the patient <00750 >arek> in spirit <07307 ruwach> is better <02896 towb> than the proud <01362 gabahh> in spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01697 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <{01697} dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 01697 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <{01697} dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 01697 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <{01697} dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 01697 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <{01697} dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 01697 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <{01697} dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 01697 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <{01697} dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 01697 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <{01697} dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 01697 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <{01697} dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 01697 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <{01697} dabar> be few <04592 m@. 01697 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <{01697} dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 01697 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <{01697} dabar>. 01700 Ecc _ 08 _ 02 I counsel thee to keep <08104 shamar> (8798) the king's <04428 melek> commandment <06310 peh>, and that in regard <{01700} dibrah> of the oath <07621 sh@buw of God <00430 >elohiym>. 01700 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <{01700} dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 01700 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <{01700} dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 01709 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <{01709} dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 01732 Ecc _ 01 _ 01 6 The words <01697 dabar> of the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, the son <01121 ben> of David <{01732} David>, king <04428 melek> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 01755 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <{01755} dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 01755 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <{01755} dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 01777 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <{01777} diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 01811 Ecc _ 10 _ 18 By much slothfulness <06103 the building <04746 m@qareh> decayeth <04355 makak> (8735); and through idleness <08220 shiphluwth> of the hands <03027 yad> the house <01004 bayith> droppeth through <{01811} dalaph> (8799). 01817 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <{01817} deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 01832 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <{01832} dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 01847 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <07230 rob> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is much <07230 rob> grief <03708 ka: and he that increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) knowledge <{01847} da increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) sorrow <04341 mak>ob>. 01847 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <02451 chokmah> is a defence <06738 tsel>, and money <03701 keceph> is a defence <06738 tsel>: but the excellency <03504 yithrown> of knowledge <{01847} da is, that wisdom <02451 chokmah> giveth life <02421 chayah> (8762) to them that have <01167 ba it. 01847 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <{01847} da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 01847 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <{01847} da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 01847 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <{01847} da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 01847 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <{01847} da. 01847 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <{01847} da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01861 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <{01861} dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 01864 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <{01864} darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 01864 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <{01864} darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 01870 Ecc _ 10 _ 03 Yea also, when he that is a fool <05530 cakal> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) by the way <{01870} derek>, his wisdom <03820 leb> faileth <02638 chacer> him, and he saith <00559 >amar> (8804) to every one that he is a fool <05530 cakal>. 01870 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <{01870} derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 01870 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <{01870} derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 01870 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <{01870} derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 01875 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <{01875} darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 01892 Ecc _ 04 _ 07 6 Then I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8799) vanity <{01892} hebel> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 01892 Ecc _ 12 _ 08 6 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <{01892} hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 12 _ 08 6 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>; all is vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 12 _ 08 6 Vanity <{01892} hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 07 _ 06 For as the crackling <06963 qowl> of thorns <05518 ciyr> under a pot <05518 ciyr>, so is the laughter <07814 s@chowq> of the fool <03684 k@ciyl>: this also is vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 01 _ 02 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, vanity <{01892} hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 01 _ 02 Vanity <{01892} hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 01 _ 02 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>; all is vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 01 _ 02 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <{01892} hebel>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 01 _ 02 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <{01892} hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 6 Seeing there be <03426 yesh> many <07235 rabah> (8687) things <01697 dabar> that increase <07235 rabah> (8688) vanity <{01892} hebel>, what is man <00120 >adam> the better <03148 yowther>? 01892 Ecc _ 05 _ 07 For in the multitude <07230 rob> of dreams <02472 chalowm> and many <07235 rabah> (8687) words <01697 dabar> there are also divers vanities <{01892} hebel>: but fear <03372 yare>> (8798) thou God <00430 >elohiym>. 01892 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) in with vanity <{01892} hebel>, and departeth <03212 yalak> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and his name <08034 shem> shall be covered <03680 kacah> (8792) with darkness <02822 choshek>. 01892 Ecc _ 01 _ 14 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the works <04639 ma that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>; and, behold, all is vanity <{01892} hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01892 Ecc _ 06 _ 09 Better <02896 towb> is the sight <04758 mar>eh> of the eyes <05869 than the wandering <01980 halak> (8800) of the desire <05315 nephesh>: this is also vanity <{01892} hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01892 Ecc _ 02 _ 23 For all his days <03117 yowm> are sorrows <04341 mak>ob>, and his travail <06045 grief <03708 ka; yea, his heart <03820 leb> taketh not rest <07901 shakab> (8804) in the night <03915 layil>. This is also vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> (8685) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <05674 (8685) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <{01892} hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01892 Ecc _ 04 _ 16 There is no end <07093 qets> of all the people <05971 , even of all that have been before <06440 paniym> them: they also that come after <00314 >acharown> shall not rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in him. Surely this also is vanity <{01892} hebel> and vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01892 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <{01892} hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01892 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <{01892} hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 01892 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <{01892} hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 01892 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <{01892} hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 01892 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <{01892} hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 01892 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <{01892} hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 01892 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <{01892} hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 01892 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <{01892} hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <{01892} hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 01892 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <{01892} hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 01892 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <{01892} hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 01892 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <{01892} hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01931 Ecc _ 02 _ 22 For what hath <01933 hava>> (8802) man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 , and of the vexation <07475 ra of his heart <03820 leb>, wherein <{01931} huw>> he hath laboured <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 01933 Ecc _ 02 _ 22 For what hath <{01933} hava>> (8802) man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 , and of the vexation <07475 ra of his heart <03820 leb>, wherein <01931 huw>> he hath laboured <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 01933 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <{01933} hava>> (8799). 01947 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <{01947} howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01947 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <{01947} howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 01947 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <{01947} howlelah>: 01947 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <{01947} howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 01948 Ecc _ 10 _ 13 The beginning <08462 t@chillah> of the words <01697 dabar> of his mouth <06310 peh> is foolishness <05531 cikluwth>: and the end <00319 >achariyth> of his talk <06310 peh> is mischievous <07451 ra<> madness <{01948} howleluwth>. 01980 Ecc _ 10 _ 07 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) servants <05650 upon horses <05483 cuwc>, and princes <08269 sar> walking <{01980} halak> (8802) as servants <05650 upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 01980 Ecc _ 03 _ 20 All go <{01980} halak> (8802) unto one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>; all are of the dust <06083 , and all turn <07725 shuwb> <00> to dust <06083 again <07725 shuwb> (8804). 01980 Ecc _ 06 _ 08 For what hath the wise <02450 chakam> more <03148 yowther> than the fool <03684 k@ciyl>? what hath the poor <06041 , that knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) to walk <{01980} halak> (8800) before the living <02416 chay>? 01980 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the living <02416 chay> which walk <{01980} halak> (8764) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, with the second <08145 sheniy> child <03206 yeled> that shall stand up <05975 (8799) in his stead. 01980 Ecc _ 10 _ 03 Yea also, when he that is a fool <05530 cakal> walketh <{01980} halak> (8802) by the way <01870 derek>, his wisdom <03820 leb> faileth <02638 chacer> him, and he saith <00559 >amar> (8804) to every one that he is a fool <05530 cakal>. 01980 Ecc _ 06 _ 09 Better <02896 towb> is the sight <04758 mar>eh> of the eyes <05869 than the wandering <{01980} halak> (8800) of the desire <05315 nephesh>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 01980 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <{01980} halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 01980 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <{01980} halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 01980 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <{01980} halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 01980 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <{01980} halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 01980 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <{01980} halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 01980 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <{01980} halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 01980 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <{01980} halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 01980 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <{01980} halak> (8802). 01980 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <{01980} halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 01980 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <{01980} halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 01980 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <{01980} halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 01984 Ecc _ 02 _ 02 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) of laughter <07814 s@chowq>, It is mad <{01984} halal> (8781): and of mirth <08057 simchah>, What <02090 zoh> doeth <06213 (8802) it? 01984 Ecc _ 07 _ 07 6 Surely oppression <06233 maketh a wise man <02450 chakam> mad <{01984} halal> (8779); and a gift <04979 mattanah> destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) the heart <03820 leb>. 01992 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <{01992} hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 01992 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <{01992} hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 01992 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <{01992} hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 01995 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) abundance <{01995} hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 02026 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <{02026} harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 02070 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <{02070} z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 02076 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <{02076} zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 02076 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <{02076} zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 02077 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <{02077} zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 02088 Ecc _ 06 _ 05 Moreover he hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the sun <08121 shemesh>, nor known <03045 yada<> (8804) any thing: this <{02088} zeh> hath more rest <05183 Nachath> than <02088 zeh> the other. 02088 Ecc _ 06 _ 05 Moreover he hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the sun <08121 shemesh>, nor known <03045 yada<> (8804) any thing: this <02088 zeh> hath more rest <05183 Nachath> than <{02088} zeh> the other. 02088 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <{02088} zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 02088 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <{02088} zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 02090 Ecc _ 09 _ 13 6 This <{02090} zoh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) also under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it seemed great <01419 gadowl> unto me: 02090 Ecc _ 02 _ 02 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) of laughter <07814 s@chowq>, It is mad <01984 halal> (8781): and of mirth <08057 simchah>, What <{02090} zoh> doeth <06213 (8802) it? 02090 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 6 All this <{02090} zoh> have I proved <05254 nacah> (8765) by wisdom <02451 chokmah>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804), I will be wise <02449 chakam> (8799); but it was far <07350 rachowq> from me. 02090 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <{02090} zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 02090 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <{02090} zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 02090 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <{02090} zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 02091 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <{02091} zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 02091 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <{02091} zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 02094 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <{02094} zahar> (8736). 02094 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <{02094} zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 02111 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <{02111} zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 02142 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> (8687) remember <{02142} zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <06031 (8688) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 02142 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <{02142} zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 02142 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <{02142} zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 02142 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <{02142} zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 02143 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <{02143} zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 02146 Ecc _ 01 _ 11 There is no remembrance <{02146} zikrown> of former <07223 ri>shown> things; neither shall there be any remembrance <02146 zikrown> of things that are to come <00314 >acharown> with those that shall come after <00314 >acharown>. 02146 Ecc _ 01 _ 11 There is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of former <07223 ri>shown> things; neither shall there be any remembrance <{02146} zikrown> of things that are to come <00314 >acharown> with those that shall come after <00314 >acharown>. 02146 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <{02146} zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 02165 Ecc _ 03 _ 01 6 To every thing there is a season <{02165} z@man>, and a time <06256 to every purpose <02656 chephets> under the heaven <08064 shamayim>: 02201 Ecc _ 09 _ 17 The words <01697 dabar> of wise <02450 chakam> men are heard <08085 shama<> (8737) in quiet <05183 Nachath> more than the cry <{02201} za of him that ruleth <04910 mashal> (8802) among fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 02205 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <{02205} zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 02224 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> (8804), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> (8804), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> (8802) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <{02224} zarach> (8802). 02224 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <{02224} zarach> (8804), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> (8804), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> (8802) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> (8802). 02232 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the wind <07307 ruwach> shall not sow <{02232} zara<> (8799); and he that regardeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the clouds <05645 shall not reap <07114 qatsar> (8799). 02232 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <{02232} zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 02233 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <{02233} zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 02254 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <{02254} chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 02256 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <{02256} chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 02263 Ecc _ 04 _ 05 The fool <03684 k@ciyl> foldeth <02263 chabaq> <00> his hands <03027 yad> together <{02263} chabaq> (8802), and eateth <00398 >akal> (8802) his own flesh <01320 basar>. 02263 Ecc _ 04 _ 05 The fool <03684 k@ciyl> foldeth <{02263} chabaq> <00> his hands <03027 yad> together <02263 chabaq> (8802), and eateth <00398 >akal> (8802) his own flesh <01320 basar>. 02263 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <{02263} chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 02263 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <{02263} chabaq> (8763); 02266 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <{02266} chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 02270 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <{02270} chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 02284 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <{02284} chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 02315 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <{02315} cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 02319 Ecc _ 01 _ 09 6 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done <06213 (8738) is that which shall be done <06213 (8735): and there is no new <{02319} chadash> thing under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02319 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <03426 yesh> any thing <01697 dabar> whereof it may be said <00559 >amar> (8799), See <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this is new <{02319} chadash>? it hath been already <03528 k@bar> of old time <05769 , which was before <06440 paniym> us. 02339 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <{02339} chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 02351 Ecc _ 02 _ 25 For who can eat <00398 >akal> (8799), or who else can hasten <02363 chuwsh> (8799) hereunto, more <{02351} chuwts> than I? 02363 Ecc _ 02 _ 25 For who can eat <00398 >akal> (8799), or who else can hasten <{02363} chuwsh> (8799) hereunto, more <02351 chuwts> than I? 02398 Ecc _ 07 _ 20 For there is not a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man <00120 >adam> upon earth <00776 >erets>, that doeth <06213 (8799) good <02896 towb>, and sinneth <{02398} chata>> (8799) not. 02398 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <{02398} chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 02398 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <{02398} chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 02398 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <{02398} chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 02398 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <{02398} chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 02398 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <{02398} chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 02398 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <{02398} chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02399 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <{02399} chet>>. 02416 Ecc _ 03 _ 12 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that there is no good <02896 towb> in them, but for a man to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800), and to do <06213 (8800) good <02896 towb> in his life <{02416} chay>. 02416 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <07623 shabach> (8764) the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) which are already <03528 k@bar> dead <04191 muwth> (8804) more than the living <{02416} chay> which are yet <05728 alive <02416 chay>. 02416 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <07623 shabach> (8764) the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) which are already <03528 k@bar> dead <04191 muwth> (8804) more than the living <02416 chay> which are yet <05728 alive <{02416} chay>. 02416 Ecc _ 06 _ 08 For what hath the wise <02450 chakam> more <03148 yowther> than the fool <03684 k@ciyl>? what hath the poor <06041 , that knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) to walk <01980 halak> (8800) before the living <{02416} chay>? 02416 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <06213 (8802) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> (8762) <{02416} chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <06030 (8799) all things. 02416 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the living <{02416} chay> which walk <01980 halak> (8764) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, with the second <08145 sheniy> child <03206 yeled> that shall stand up <05975 (8799) in his stead. 02416 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> (8687) remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <{02416} chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <06031 (8688) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 02416 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <{02416} chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02416 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <{02416} chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 02416 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <{02416} chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 02416 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <{02416} chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 02416 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <{02416} chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 02416 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <{02416} chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 02416 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <{02416} chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 02416 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <{02416} chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 02416 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <{02416} chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02416 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <{02416} chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02416 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <{02416} chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02416 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <{02416} chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02416 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <{02416} chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 02416 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <{02416} chay>. 02421 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <{02421} chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 02421 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <02451 chokmah> is a defence <06738 tsel>, and money <03701 keceph> is a defence <06738 tsel>: but the excellency <03504 yithrown> of knowledge <01847 da is, that wisdom <02451 chokmah> giveth life <{02421} chayah> (8762) to them that have <01167 ba it. 02421 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <{02421} chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 02421 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <{02421} chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 02428 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <{02428} chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 02428 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <{02428} chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 02436 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8762) in thy spirit <07307 ruwach> to be angry <03707 ka (8800): for anger <03708 ka resteth <05117 nuwach> (8799) in the bosom <{02436} cheyq> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 02449 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 6 All this <02090 zoh> have I proved <05254 nacah> (8765) by wisdom <02451 chokmah>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804), I will be wise <{02449} chakam> (8799); but it was far <07350 rachowq> from me. 02449 Ecc _ 07 _ 16 Be not righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> over much <07235 rabah> (8687); neither make thyself over <03148 yowther> wise <{02449} chakam> (8691): why shouldest thou destroy <08074 shamem> (8709) thyself? 02449 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <{02449} chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 02449 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <{02449} chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 02450 Ecc _ 10 _ 02 A wise man's <{02450} chakam> heart <03820 leb> is at his right hand <03225 yamiyn>; but a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> heart <03820 leb> at his left <08040 s@mo>wl>. 02450 Ecc _ 07 _ 19 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> strengtheneth <05810 (8799) the wise <{02450} chakam> more than ten <06235 mighty <07989 shalliyt> men which are in the city <05892 . 02450 Ecc _ 07 _ 07 6 Surely oppression <06233 maketh a wise man <{02450} chakam> mad <01984 halal> (8779); and a gift <04979 mattanah> destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) the heart <03820 leb>. 02450 Ecc _ 10 _ 12 6 The words <01697 dabar> of a wise man's <{02450} chakam> mouth <06310 peh> are gracious <02580 chen>; but the lips <08193 saphah> of a fool <03684 k@ciyl> will swallow up <01104 bala<> (8762) himself. 02450 Ecc _ 09 _ 17 The words <01697 dabar> of wise <{02450} chakam> men are heard <08085 shama<> (8737) in quiet <05183 Nachath> more than the cry <02201 za of him that ruleth <04910 mashal> (8802) among fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 02450 Ecc _ 07 _ 04 The heart <03820 leb> of the wise <{02450} chakam> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>; but the heart <03820 leb> of fools <03684 k@ciyl> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mirth <08057 simchah>. 02450 Ecc _ 06 _ 08 For what hath the wise <{02450} chakam> more <03148 yowther> than the fool <03684 k@ciyl>? what hath the poor <06041 , that knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) to walk <01980 halak> (8800) before the living <02416 chay>? 02450 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <02896 towb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800) the rebuke <01606 g@ of the wise <{02450} chakam>, than for a man <00376 >iysh> to hear <08085 shama<> (8802) the song <07892 shiyr> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 02450 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <{02450} chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 02450 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <{02450} chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 02450 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <{02450} chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 02450 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <{02450} chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 02450 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <{02450} chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 02450 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <{02450} chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 02450 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <{02450} chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 02450 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <{02450} chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 02450 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <{02450} chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 02450 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <{02450} chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 02450 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <{02450} chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 02450 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <{02450} chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 02450 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <{02450} chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 02451 Ecc _ 09 _ 13 6 This <02090 zoh> wisdom <{02451} chokmah> have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) also under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it seemed great <01419 gadowl> unto me: 02451 Ecc _ 07 _ 19 Wisdom <{02451} chokmah> strengtheneth <05810 (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> more than ten <06235 mighty <07989 shalliyt> men which are in the city <05892 . 02451 Ecc _ 07 _ 11 6 Wisdom <{02451} chokmah> is good <02896 towb> with an inheritance <05159 nachalah>: and by it there is profit <03148 yowther> to them that see <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02451 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 6 All this <02090 zoh> have I proved <05254 nacah> (8765) by wisdom <{02451} chokmah>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804), I will be wise <02449 chakam> (8799); but it was far <07350 rachowq> from me. 02451 Ecc _ 02 _ 13 Then I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that <03426 yesh> wisdom <{02451} chokmah> excelleth <03504 yithrown> folly <05531 cikluwth>, as far as light <00216 >owr> excelleth <03504 yithrown> darkness <02822 choshek>. 02451 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <07230 rob> wisdom <{02451} chokmah> is much <07230 rob> grief <03708 ka: and he that increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) knowledge <01847 da increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) sorrow <04341 mak>ob>. 02451 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <{02451} chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 02451 Ecc _ 02 _ 09 So I was great <01431 gadal> (8804), and increased <03254 yacaph> (8689) more than all that were before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: also my wisdom <{02451} chokmah> remained <05975 (8804) with me. 02451 Ecc _ 07 _ 10 Say <00559 >amar> (8799) not thou, What is the cause that the former <07223 ri>shown> days <03117 yowm> were better <02896 towb> than these? for thou dost not enquire <07592 sha>al> (8804) wisely <{02451} chokmah> concerning this. 02451 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <{02451} chokmah> is a defence <06738 tsel>, and money <03701 keceph> is a defence <06738 tsel>: but the excellency <03504 yithrown> of knowledge <01847 da is, that wisdom <02451 chokmah> giveth life <02421 chayah> (8762) to them that have <01167 ba it. 02451 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <02451 chokmah> is a defence <06738 tsel>, and money <03701 keceph> is a defence <06738 tsel>: but the excellency <03504 yithrown> of knowledge <01847 da is, that wisdom <{02451} chokmah> giveth life <02421 chayah> (8762) to them that have <01167 ba it. 02451 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <{02451} chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 02451 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <{02451} chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 02451 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <{02451} chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 02451 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <{02451} chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 02451 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <{02451} chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02451 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <{02451} chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 02451 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <{02451} chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 02451 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <{02451} chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 02451 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <{02451} chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 02451 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <{02451} chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 02451 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <{02451} chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 02451 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <{02451} chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 02451 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <{02451} chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 02451 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <{02451} chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 02451 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <{02451} chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 02451 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <{02451} chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 02451 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <{02451} chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02470 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <{02470} chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 02470 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <{02470} chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 02472 Ecc _ 05 _ 07 For in the multitude <07230 rob> of dreams <{02472} chalowm> and many <07235 rabah> (8687) words <01697 dabar> there are also divers vanities <01892 hebel>: but fear <03372 yare>> (8798) thou God <00430 >elohiym>. 02472 Ecc _ 05 _ 03 For a dream <{02472} chalowm> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) through the multitude <07230 rob> of business <06045 ; and a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> voice <06963 qowl> is known by multitude <07230 rob> of words <01697 dabar>. 02483 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <03117 yowm> also he eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and he hath much <07235 rabah> (8687) sorrow <03707 ka (8804) and wrath <07110 qetseph> with his sickness <{02483} choliy>. 02483 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <{02483} choliy>. 02506 Ecc _ 11 _ 02 Give <05414 nathan> (8798) a portion <{02506} cheleq> to seven <07651 sheba<>, and also to eight <08083 sh@moneh>; for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not what evil <07451 ra<> shall be upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 02506 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <{02506} cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02506 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <{02506} cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 02506 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <{02506} cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 02506 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <{02506} cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 02506 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <{02506} cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 02506 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <{02506} cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02506 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <{02506} cheleq>. 02552 Ecc _ 04 _ 11 Again <01571 gam>, if two <08147 sh@nayim> lie together <07901 shakab> (8799), then they have heat <{02552} chamam> (8804): but how can one <00259 >echad> be warm <03179 yacham> (8799) alone? 02580 Ecc _ 10 _ 12 6 The words <01697 dabar> of a wise man's <02450 chakam> mouth <06310 peh> are gracious <{02580} chen>; but the lips <08193 saphah> of a fool <03684 k@ciyl> will swallow up <01104 bala<> (8762) himself. 02580 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <{02580} chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 02637 Ecc _ 09 _ 08 Let thy garments <00899 beged> be always <06256 white <03836 laban>; and let thy head <07218 ro>sh> lack <{02637} chacer> (8799) no ointment <08081 shemen>. 02637 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <{02637} chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 02638 Ecc _ 10 _ 03 Yea also, when he that is a fool <05530 cakal> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) by the way <01870 derek>, his wisdom <03820 leb> faileth <{02638} chacer> him, and he saith <00559 >amar> (8804) to every one that he is a fool <05530 cakal>. 02638 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <{02638} chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 02642 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 (8794) cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be made straight <08626 taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <{02642} checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be numbered <04487 manah> (8736). 02651 Ecc _ 04 _ 06 Better <02896 towb> is an handful <03709 kaph> with quietness <05183 Nachath>, than both the hands <{02651} chophen> full <04393 m@lo>> with travail <05999 and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02654 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <{02654} chaphets> (8799) him. 02656 Ecc _ 03 _ 01 6 To every thing there is a season <02165 z@man>, and a time <06256 to every purpose <{02656} chephets> under the heaven <08064 shamayim>: 02656 Ecc _ 08 _ 06 6 Because to every purpose <{02656} chephets> there is <03426 yesh> time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>, therefore the misery <07451 ra<> of man <00120 >adam> is great <07227 rab> upon him. 02656 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <{02656} chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 02656 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> (8799) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <{02656} chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 02656 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <{02656} chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 02656 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <{02656} chephets> in them; 02656 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <{02656} chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 02658 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <{02658} chaphar> (8802) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> (8802) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> (8799) him. 02713 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <{02713} chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 02715 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <{02715} chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in due season <06256 , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 02764 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <{02764} cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 02808 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <{02808} cheshbown>: 02808 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <{02808} cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 02808 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <{02808} cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 02810 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <{02810} chishshabown>. 02814 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <{02814} chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 02821 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <{02821} chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <05645 return <07725 shuwb> (8804) after <00310 >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 02821 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <{02821} chashak> (8804), 02822 Ecc _ 02 _ 13 Then I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that <03426 yesh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> excelleth <03504 yithrown> folly <05531 cikluwth>, as far as light <00216 >owr> excelleth <03504 yithrown> darkness <{02822} choshek>. 02822 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <03117 yowm> also he eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) in darkness <{02822} choshek>, and he hath much <07235 rabah> (8687) sorrow <03707 ka (8804) and wrath <07110 qetseph> with his sickness <02483 choliy>. 02822 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) in with vanity <01892 hebel>, and departeth <03212 yalak> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and his name <08034 shem> shall be covered <03680 kacah> (8792) with darkness <{02822} choshek>. 02822 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) in with vanity <01892 hebel>, and departeth <03212 yalak> (8799) in darkness <{02822} choshek>, and his name <08034 shem> shall be covered <03680 kacah> (8792) with darkness <02822 choshek>. 02822 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <{02822} choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 02822 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <{02822} choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 02849 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <{02849} chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 02889 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <{02889} tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 02895 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <{02895} towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 02896 Ecc _ 05 _ 05 Better <{02896} towb> is it that thou shouldest not vow <05087 nadar> (8799), than that thou shouldest vow <05087 nadar> (8799) and not pay <07999 shalam> (8762). 02896 Ecc _ 04 _ 09 Two <08147 sh@nayim> are better <{02896} towb> than one <00259 >echad>; because they have <03426 yesh> a good <02896 towb> reward <07939 sakar> for their labour <05999 . 02896 Ecc _ 04 _ 09 Two <08147 sh@nayim> are better <02896 towb> than one <00259 >echad>; because they have <03426 yesh> a good <{02896} towb> reward <07939 sakar> for their labour <05999 . 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 20 For there is not a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man <00120 >adam> upon earth <00776 >erets>, that doeth <06213 (8799) good <{02896} towb>, and sinneth <02398 chata>> (8799) not. 02896 Ecc _ 11 _ 07 6 Truly the light <00216 >owr> is sweet <04966 mathowq>, and a pleasant <{02896} towb> thing it is for the eyes <05869 to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the sun <08121 shemesh>: 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 11 6 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is good <{02896} towb> with an inheritance <05159 nachalah>: and by it there is profit <03148 yowther> to them that see <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02896 Ecc _ 03 _ 12 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that there is no good <{02896} towb> in them, but for a man to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800), and to do <06213 (8800) good <02896 towb> in his life <02416 chay>. 02896 Ecc _ 03 _ 12 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that there is no good <02896 towb> in them, but for a man to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800), and to do <06213 (8800) good <{02896} towb> in his life <02416 chay>. 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 03 Sorrow <03708 ka is better <{02896} towb> than laughter <07814 s@chowq>: for by the sadness <07455 roa<> of the countenance <06440 paniym> the heart <03820 leb> is made better <03190 yatab> (8799). 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 6 A good name <08034 shem> is better <02896 towb> than precious <{02896} towb> ointment <08081 shemen>; and the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth> than the day <03117 yowm> of one's birth <03205 yalad> (8736). 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 6 A good name <08034 shem> is better <{02896} towb> than precious <02896 towb> ointment <08081 shemen>; and the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth> than the day <03117 yowm> of one's birth <03205 yalad> (8736). 02896 Ecc _ 04 _ 06 Better <{02896} towb> is an handful <03709 kaph> with quietness <05183 Nachath>, than both the hands <02651 chophen> full <04393 m@lo>> with travail <05999 and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <{02896} towb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800) the rebuke <01606 g@ of the wise <02450 chakam>, than for a man <00376 >iysh> to hear <08085 shama<> (8802) the song <07892 shiyr> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 02896 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <{02896} towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 02896 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <{02896} towb>. 02896 Ecc _ 12 _ 14 For God <00430 >elohiym> shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) every work <04639 ma into judgment <04941 mishpat>, with every secret thing <05956 (8737), whether it be good <{02896} towb>, or whether it be evil <07451 ra<>. 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 10 Say <00559 >amar> (8799) not thou, What is the cause that the former <07223 ri>shown> days <03117 yowm> were better <{02896} towb> than these? for thou dost not enquire <07592 sha>al> (8804) wisely <02451 chokmah> concerning this. 02896 Ecc _ 06 _ 09 Better <{02896} towb> is the sight <04758 mar>eh> of the eyes <05869 than the wandering <01980 halak> (8800) of the desire <05315 nephesh>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02896 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <{02896} towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 02896 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the good <{02896} towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 02896 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <{02896} towb> is he than both <08147 sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <05728 been, who hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 08 Better <02896 towb> is the end <00319 >achariyth> of a thing <01697 dabar> than the beginning <07225 re>shiyth> thereof: and the patient <00750 >arek> in spirit <07307 ruwach> is better <{02896} towb> than the proud <01362 gabahh> in spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 08 Better <{02896} towb> is the end <00319 >achariyth> of a thing <01697 dabar> than the beginning <07225 re>shiyth> thereof: and the patient <00750 >arek> in spirit <07307 ruwach> is better <02896 towb> than the proud <01362 gabahh> in spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02896 Ecc _ 08 _ 13 But it shall not be well <{02896} towb> with the wicked <07563 rasha<>, neither shall he prolong <00748 >arak> (8686) his days <03117 yowm>, which are as a shadow <06738 tsel>; because he feareth <03373 yare>> not before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. 02896 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <{02896} towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 02896 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <{02896} towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 02896 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <{02896} towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <{02896} towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 02896 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <{02896} towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 02896 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <{02896} towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 02896 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <{02896} towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 02896 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <{02896} towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 02896 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <{02896} towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <{02896} towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 02896 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <{02896} towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 02896 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <{02896} towb>. 02896 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <{02896} towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 02896 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <{02896} towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <{02896} towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <{02896} towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 02896 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <{02896} towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 02896 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <{02896} towb> than he. 02896 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <{02896} towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 02896 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <{02896} towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02896 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <{02896} towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 02896 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <{02896} towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 02896 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <{02896} towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 02896 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <{02896} towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 02896 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <{02896} towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 02896 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <{02896} towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 02896 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <{02896} towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02896 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <{02896} towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 02912 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <{02912} tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 02913 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <{02913} tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 02931 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <{02931} tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 02976 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <05437 cabab> (8804) to cause <{02976} ya>ash> <00> my heart <03820 leb> to despair <02976 ya>ash> (8763) of all the labour <05999 which I took <05998 (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 02976 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <05437 cabab> (8804) to cause <02976 ya>ash> <00> my heart <03820 leb> to despair <{02976} ya>ash> (8763) of all the labour <05999 which I took <05998 (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03021 Ecc _ 10 _ 15 The labour <05999 of the foolish <03684 k@ciyl> wearieth <{03021} yaga<> (8762) every one of them, because he knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) not how to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the city <05892 . 03023 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <{03023} yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 03024 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <{03024} y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 03027 Ecc _ 04 _ 05 The fool <03684 k@ciyl> foldeth <02263 chabaq> <00> his hands <{03027} yad> together <02263 chabaq> (8802), and eateth <00398 >akal> (8802) his own flesh <01320 basar>. 03027 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <06239 perish <00006 >abad> (8804) by evil <07451 ra<> travail <06045 : and he begetteth <03205 yalad> (8689) a son <01121 ben>, and there is nothing <03972 m@uwmah> in his hand <{03027} yad>. 03027 Ecc _ 10 _ 18 By much slothfulness <06103 the building <04746 m@qareh> decayeth <04355 makak> (8735); and through idleness <08220 shiphluwth> of the hands <{03027} yad> the house <01004 bayith> droppeth through <01811 dalaph> (8799). 03027 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <{03027} yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 03027 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <{03027} yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 03027 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <{03027} yad>. 03027 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <{03027} yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 03027 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <{03027} yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 03027 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <{03027} yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03027 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <{03027} yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 03027 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <{03027} yad>? 03027 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <{03027} yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 03027 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <{03027} yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 03045 Ecc _ 08 _ 07 For he knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8802) not that which shall be: for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him when it shall be? 03045 Ecc _ 07 _ 22 For oftentimes <06471 pa <07227 rab> also thine own heart <03820 leb> knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8804) that thou thyself likewise hast cursed <07043 qalal> (8765) others <00312 >acher>. 03045 Ecc _ 06 _ 05 Moreover he hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the sun <08121 shemesh>, nor known <{03045} yada<> (8804) any thing: this <02088 zeh> hath more rest <05183 Nachath> than <02088 zeh> the other. 03045 Ecc _ 03 _ 12 I know <{03045} yada<> (8804) that there is no good <02896 towb> in them, but for a man to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800), and to do <06213 (8800) good <02896 towb> in his life <02416 chay>. 03045 Ecc _ 10 _ 15 The labour <05999 of the foolish <03684 k@ciyl> wearieth <03021 yaga<> (8762) every one of them, because he knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8804) not how to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the city <05892 . 03045 Ecc _ 11 _ 02 Give <05414 nathan> (8798) a portion <02506 cheleq> to seven <07651 sheba<>, and also to eight <08083 sh@moneh>; for thou knowest <{03045} yada<> (8799) not what evil <07451 ra<> shall be upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 03045 Ecc _ 06 _ 08 For what hath the wise <02450 chakam> more <03148 yowther> than the fool <03684 k@ciyl>? what hath the poor <06041 , that knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8802) to walk <01980 halak> (8800) before the living <02416 chay>? 03045 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <05530 cakal> also is full <07235 rabah> (8686) of words <01697 dabar>: a man <00120 >adam> cannot tell <{03045} yada<> (8799) what shall be; and what shall be after <00310 >achar> him, who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him? 03045 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <{03045} yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 03045 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <{03045} yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 03045 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <{03045} yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 03045 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <{03045} yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 03045 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 03045 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <{03045} yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 03045 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <{03045} yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 03045 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <{03045} yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 03045 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <{03045} yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 03045 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <{03045} yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 03045 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <{03045} yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 03045 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 03045 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <{03045} yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 03045 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <{03045} yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 03045 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <{03045} yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 03045 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 03045 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <{03045} yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 03045 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <{03045} yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 03045 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <{03045} yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 03045 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <{03045} yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 03045 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <{03045} yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 03045 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 03045 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <{03045} yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 03045 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 03045 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <{03045} yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 03045 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <{03045} yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 03045 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <{03045} yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 03045 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <{03045} yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 03117 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 6 Cast <07971 shalach> (8761) thy bread <03899 lechem> upon <06440 paniym> the waters <04325 mayim>: for thou shalt find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it after many <07230 rob> days <{03117} yowm>. 03117 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 6 A good name <08034 shem> is better <02896 towb> than precious <02896 towb> ointment <08081 shemen>; and the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth> than the day <{03117} yowm> of one's birth <03205 yalad> (8736). 03117 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 6 A good name <08034 shem> is better <02896 towb> than precious <02896 towb> ointment <08081 shemen>; and the day <{03117} yowm> of death <04194 maveth> than the day <03117 yowm> of one's birth <03205 yalad> (8736). 03117 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <{03117} yowm> also he eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and he hath much <07235 rabah> (8687) sorrow <03707 ka (8804) and wrath <07110 qetseph> with his sickness <02483 choliy>. 03117 Ecc _ 07 _ 10 Say <00559 >amar> (8799) not thou, What is the cause that the former <07223 ri>shown> days <{03117} yowm> were better <02896 towb> than these? for thou dost not enquire <07592 sha>al> (8804) wisely <02451 chokmah> concerning this. 03117 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> (8687) remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <{03117} yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <06031 (8688) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 03117 Ecc _ 02 _ 23 For all his days <{03117} yowm> are sorrows <04341 mak>ob>, and his travail <06045 grief <03708 ka; yea, his heart <03820 leb> taketh not rest <07901 shakab> (8804) in the night <03915 layil>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 03117 Ecc _ 08 _ 13 But it shall not be well <02896 towb> with the wicked <07563 rasha<>, neither shall he prolong <00748 >arak> (8686) his days <{03117} yowm>, which are as a shadow <06738 tsel>; because he feareth <03373 yare>> not before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. 03117 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <{03117} yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 03117 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <{03117} yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03117 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <{03117} yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 03117 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <{03117} yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 03117 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <{03117} yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 03117 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <{03117} yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 03117 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <{03117} yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 03117 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <{03117} yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 03117 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <{03117} yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 03117 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <{03117} yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 03117 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <{03117} yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 03117 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <{03117} yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 03117 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <{03117} yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03117 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <{03117} yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03117 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <{03117} yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03117 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <{03117} yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 03117 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <{03117} yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 03117 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <{03117} yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 03148 Ecc _ 07 _ 11 6 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is good <02896 towb> with an inheritance <05159 nachalah>: and by it there is profit <{03148} yowther> to them that see <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03148 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 6 Seeing there be <03426 yesh> many <07235 rabah> (8687) things <01697 dabar> that increase <07235 rabah> (8688) vanity <01892 hebel>, what is man <00120 >adam> the better <{03148} yowther>? 03148 Ecc _ 07 _ 16 Be not righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> over much <07235 rabah> (8687); neither make thyself over <{03148} yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8691): why shouldest thou destroy <08074 shamem> (8709) thyself? 03148 Ecc _ 06 _ 08 For what hath the wise <02450 chakam> more <{03148} yowther> than the fool <03684 k@ciyl>? what hath the poor <06041 , that knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) to walk <01980 halak> (8800) before the living <02416 chay>? 03148 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <{03148} yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 03148 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <{03148} yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 03148 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <{03148} yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03179 Ecc _ 04 _ 11 Again <01571 gam>, if two <08147 sh@nayim> lie together <07901 shakab> (8799), then they have heat <02552 chamam> (8804): but how can one <00259 >echad> be warm <{03179} yacham> (8799) alone? 03190 Ecc _ 07 _ 03 Sorrow <03708 ka is better <02896 towb> than laughter <07814 s@chowq>: for by the sadness <07455 roa<> of the countenance <06440 paniym> the heart <03820 leb> is made better <{03190} yatab> (8799). 03196 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <06213 (8802) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <{03196} yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> (8762) <02416 chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <06030 (8799) all things. 03196 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <{03196} yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 03196 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <{03196} yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 03201 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798) the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>: for who can <{03201} yakol> (8799) make that straight <08626 taqan> (8763), which he hath made crooked <05791 (8765)? 03201 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 (8794) cannot <{03201} yakol> (8799) be made straight <08626 taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be numbered <04487 manah> (8736). 03201 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 (8794) cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be made straight <08626 taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <{03201} yakol> (8799) be numbered <04487 manah> (8736). 03201 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <{03201} yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 03201 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <{03201} yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 03201 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <{03201} yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 03201 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <{03201} yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 03205 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 6 A good name <08034 shem> is better <02896 towb> than precious <02896 towb> ointment <08081 shemen>; and the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth> than the day <03117 yowm> of one's birth <{03205} yalad> (8736). 03205 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <06239 perish <00006 >abad> (8804) by evil <07451 ra<> travail <06045 : and he begetteth <{03205} yalad> (8689) a son <01121 ben>, and there is nothing <03972 m@uwmah> in his hand <03027 yad>. 03205 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <{03205} yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 03205 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <{03205} yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 03205 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <{03205} yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 03206 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the living <02416 chay> which walk <01980 halak> (8764) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, with the second <08145 sheniy> child <{03206} yeled> that shall stand up <05975 (8799) in his stead. 03206 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <{03206} yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 03208 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> (8685) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <05674 (8685) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <{03208} yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 03208 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <{03208} yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 03212 Ecc _ 10 _ 15 The labour <05999 of the foolish <03684 k@ciyl> wearieth <03021 yaga<> (8762) every one of them, because he knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) not how to go <{03212} yalak> (8800) to the city <05892 . 03212 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) in with vanity <01892 hebel>, and departeth <{03212} yalak> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and his name <08034 shem> shall be covered <03680 kacah> (8792) with darkness <02822 choshek>. 03212 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <{03212} yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 03212 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <{03212} yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03212 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <{03212} yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 03212 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <{03212} yalak> (8800). 03212 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <{03212} yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 03212 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <{03212} yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 03212 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <{03212} yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 03212 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <{03212} yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 03212 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <{03212} yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 03212 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <{03212} yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 03212 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <{03212} yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 03220 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <{03220} yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 03220 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <{03220} yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 03225 Ecc _ 10 _ 02 A wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> is at his right hand <{03225} yamiyn>; but a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> heart <03820 leb> at his left <08040 s@mo>wl>. 03240 Ecc _ 02 _ 18 Yea, I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) all my labour <05999 which I had taken <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because I should leave <{03240} yanach> (8686) it unto the man <00120 >adam> that shall be after <00310 >achar> me. 03240 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <{03240} yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 03240 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <{03240} yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 03240 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <{03240} yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 03240 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <{03240} yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 03240 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <{03240} yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 03254 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <07230 rob> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is much <07230 rob> grief <03708 ka: and he that increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) knowledge <01847 da increaseth <{03254} yacaph> (8686) sorrow <04341 mak>ob>. 03254 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <07230 rob> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is much <07230 rob> grief <03708 ka: and he that increaseth <{03254} yacaph> (8686) knowledge <01847 da increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) sorrow <04341 mak>ob>. 03254 Ecc _ 02 _ 09 So I was great <01431 gadal> (8804), and increased <{03254} yacaph> (8689) more than all that were before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: also my wisdom <02451 chokmah> remained <05975 (8804) with me. 03254 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <{03254} yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 03254 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <{03254} yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 03293 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <06213 (8804) me pools <01295 b@rekah> of water <04325 mayim>, to water <08248 shaqah> (8687) therewith the wood <{03293} ya that bringeth forth <06779 tsamach> (8802) trees <06086 : 03303 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <{03303} yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 03303 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <{03303} yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 03318 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, as an error <07684 sh@gagah> which proceedeth <{03318} yatsa>> (8802) from <06440 paniym> the ruler <07989 shalliyt>: 03318 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <{03318} yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 03318 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <{03318} yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 03318 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <{03318} yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 03318 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <{03318} yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 03368 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <{03368} yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 03369 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <{03369} yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 03372 Ecc _ 05 _ 07 For in the multitude <07230 rob> of dreams <02472 chalowm> and many <07235 rabah> (8687) words <01697 dabar> there are also divers vanities <01892 hebel>: but fear <{03372} yare>> (8798) thou God <00430 >elohiym>. 03372 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <{03372} yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 03372 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <{03372} yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 03372 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <{03372} yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 03372 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <{03372} yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 03373 Ecc _ 08 _ 13 But it shall not be well <02896 towb> with the wicked <07563 rasha<>, neither shall he prolong <00748 >arak> (8686) his days <03117 yowm>, which are as a shadow <06738 tsel>; because he feareth <{03373} yare>> not before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. 03373 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <{03373} yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 03373 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <{03373} yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 03373 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <{03373} yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 03381 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <{03381} yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 03389 Ecc _ 01 _ 12 6 I the Preacher <06953 qoheleth> was king <04428 melek> over Israel <03478 Yisra>el> in Jerusalem <{03389} Y@ruwshalaim>. 03389 Ecc _ 01 _ 01 6 The words <01697 dabar> of the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, the son <01121 ben> of David <01732 David>, king <04428 melek> in Jerusalem <{03389} Y@ruwshalaim>. 03389 Ecc _ 02 _ 09 So I was great <01431 gadal> (8804), and increased <03254 yacaph> (8689) more than all that were before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <{03389} Y@ruwshalaim>: also my wisdom <02451 chokmah> remained <05975 (8804) with me. 03389 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <{03389} Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 03389 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <{03389} Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 03394 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <{03394} yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <05645 return <07725 shuwb> (8804) after <00310 >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 03426 Ecc _ 06 _ 01 6 There is <{03426} yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it is common <07227 rab> among men <00120 >adam>: 03426 Ecc _ 04 _ 09 Two <08147 sh@nayim> are better <02896 towb> than one <00259 >echad>; because they have <{03426} yesh> a good <02896 towb> reward <07939 sakar> for their labour <05999 . 03426 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 6 Seeing there be <{03426} yesh> many <07235 rabah> (8687) things <01697 dabar> that increase <07235 rabah> (8688) vanity <01892 hebel>, what is man <00120 >adam> the better <03148 yowther>? 03426 Ecc _ 08 _ 06 6 Because to every purpose <02656 chephets> there is <{03426} yesh> time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>, therefore the misery <07451 ra<> of man <00120 >adam> is great <07227 rab> upon him. 03426 Ecc _ 02 _ 13 Then I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that <{03426} yesh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> excelleth <03504 yithrown> folly <05531 cikluwth>, as far as light <00216 >owr> excelleth <03504 yithrown> darkness <02822 choshek>. 03426 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <{03426} yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, as an error <07684 sh@gagah> which proceedeth <03318 yatsa>> (8802) from <06440 paniym> the ruler <07989 shalliyt>: 03426 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <{03426} yesh> any thing <01697 dabar> whereof it may be said <00559 >amar> (8799), See <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this is new <02319 chadash>? it hath been already <03528 k@bar> of old time <05769 , which was before <06440 paniym> us. 03426 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <{03426} yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 03426 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <{03426} yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 03426 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <{03426} yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 03426 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <{03426} yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 03426 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <{03426} yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03426 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <{03426} yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03426 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <{03426} yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 03427 Ecc _ 10 _ 06 Folly <05529 cekel> is set <05414 nathan> (8738) in great <07227 rab> dignity <04791 marowm>, and the rich <06223 sit <{03427} yashab> (8799) in low place <08216 shephel>. 03462 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <{03462} yashen> (8800). 03476 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <{03476} yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 03477 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <{03477} yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 03478 Ecc _ 01 _ 12 6 I the Preacher <06953 qoheleth> was king <04428 melek> over Israel <{03478} Yisra>el> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 03504 Ecc _ 03 _ 09 What profit <{03504} yithrown> hath he that worketh <06213 (8802) in that wherein <00834 >aher> he laboureth <06001 ? 03504 Ecc _ 01 _ 03 What profit <{03504} yithrown> hath a man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 which he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 03504 Ecc _ 05 _ 09 6 Moreover the profit <{03504} yithrown> of the earth <00776 >erets> is for all: the king <04428 melek> himself is served <05647 (8738) by the field <07704 sadeh>. 03504 Ecc _ 10 _ 11 Surely the serpent <05175 nachash> will bite <05391 nashak> (8799) without enchantment <03908 lachash>; and a babbler <03956 lashown> <01167 ba is no better <{03504} yithrown>. 03504 Ecc _ 02 _ 13 Then I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that <03426 yesh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> excelleth <03504 yithrown> folly <05531 cikluwth>, as far as light <00216 >owr> excelleth <{03504} yithrown> darkness <02822 choshek>. 03504 Ecc _ 02 _ 13 Then I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that <03426 yesh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> excelleth <{03504} yithrown> folly <05531 cikluwth>, as far as light <00216 >owr> excelleth <03504 yithrown> darkness <02822 choshek>. 03504 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <02451 chokmah> is a defence <06738 tsel>, and money <03701 keceph> is a defence <06738 tsel>: but the excellency <{03504} yithrown> of knowledge <01847 da is, that wisdom <02451 chokmah> giveth life <02421 chayah> (8762) to them that have <01167 ba it. 03504 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <{03504} yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 03504 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <{03504} yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 03504 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <{03504} yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03519 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <{03519} kabowd>. 03519 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <{03519} kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 03528 Ecc _ 03 _ 15 That which hath been is now <{03528} k@bar>; and that which is to be hath already <03528 k@bar> been; and God <00430 >elohiym> requireth <01245 baqash> (8762) that which is past <07291 radaph> (8737). 03528 Ecc _ 03 _ 15 That which hath been is now <03528 k@bar>; and that which is to be hath already <{03528} k@bar> been; and God <00430 >elohiym> requireth <01245 baqash> (8762) that which is past <07291 radaph> (8737). 03528 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <07623 shabach> (8764) the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) which are already <{03528} k@bar> dead <04191 muwth> (8804) more than the living <02416 chay> which are yet <05728 alive <02416 chay>. 03528 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <03426 yesh> any thing <01697 dabar> whereof it may be said <00559 >amar> (8799), See <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this is new <02319 chadash>? it hath been already <{03528} k@bar> of old time <05769 , which was before <06440 paniym> us. 03528 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <{03528} k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 03528 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <{03528} k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03528 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <{03528} k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 03528 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <{03528} k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 03528 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <{03528} k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 03537 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <{03537} kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 03556 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <{03556} kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <05645 return <07725 shuwb> (8804) after <00310 >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 03581 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <{03581} koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 03581 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <{03581} koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 03607 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <{03607} kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 03611 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <{03611} keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 03627 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <{03627} k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 03651 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <{03651} ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 03664 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <{03664} kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 03664 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <{03664} kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 03664 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <{03664} kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 03664 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <{03664} kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 03671 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <{03671} kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 03680 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) in with vanity <01892 hebel>, and departeth <03212 yalak> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and his name <08034 shem> shall be covered <{03680} kacah> (8792) with darkness <02822 choshek>. 03684 Ecc _ 10 _ 02 A wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> is at his right hand <03225 yamiyn>; but a fool's <{03684} k@ciyl> heart <03820 leb> at his left <08040 s@mo>wl>. 03684 Ecc _ 04 _ 05 The fool <{03684} k@ciyl> foldeth <02263 chabaq> <00> his hands <03027 yad> together <02263 chabaq> (8802), and eateth <00398 >akal> (8802) his own flesh <01320 basar>. 03684 Ecc _ 07 _ 06 For as the crackling <06963 qowl> of thorns <05518 ciyr> under a pot <05518 ciyr>, so is the laughter <07814 s@chowq> of the fool <{03684} k@ciyl>: this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03684 Ecc _ 10 _ 12 6 The words <01697 dabar> of a wise man's <02450 chakam> mouth <06310 peh> are gracious <02580 chen>; but the lips <08193 saphah> of a fool <{03684} k@ciyl> will swallow up <01104 bala<> (8762) himself. 03684 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8762) in thy spirit <07307 ruwach> to be angry <03707 ka (8800): for anger <03708 ka resteth <05117 nuwach> (8799) in the bosom <02436 cheyq> of fools <{03684} k@ciyl>. 03684 Ecc _ 10 _ 15 The labour <05999 of the foolish <{03684} k@ciyl> wearieth <03021 yaga<> (8762) every one of them, because he knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) not how to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the city <05892 . 03684 Ecc _ 09 _ 17 The words <01697 dabar> of wise <02450 chakam> men are heard <08085 shama<> (8737) in quiet <05183 Nachath> more than the cry <02201 za of him that ruleth <04910 mashal> (8802) among fools <{03684} k@ciyl>. 03684 Ecc _ 07 _ 04 The heart <03820 leb> of the wise <02450 chakam> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>; but the heart <03820 leb> of fools <{03684} k@ciyl> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mirth <08057 simchah>. 03684 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <02896 towb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800) the rebuke <01606 g@ of the wise <02450 chakam>, than for a man <00376 >iysh> to hear <08085 shama<> (8802) the song <07892 shiyr> of fools <{03684} k@ciyl>. 03684 Ecc _ 06 _ 08 For what hath the wise <02450 chakam> more <03148 yowther> than the fool <{03684} k@ciyl>? what hath the poor <06041 , that knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) to walk <01980 halak> (8800) before the living <02416 chay>? 03684 Ecc _ 05 _ 03 For a dream <02472 chalowm> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) through the multitude <07230 rob> of business <06045 ; and a fool's <{03684} k@ciyl> voice <06963 qowl> is known by multitude <07230 rob> of words <01697 dabar>. 03684 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <{03684} k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 03684 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <{03684} k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 03684 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <{03684} k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 03684 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <{03684} k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03684 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <{03684} k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 03684 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <{03684} k@ciyl>. 03684 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <{03684} k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 03689 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <{03689} kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 03701 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <06213 (8802) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> (8762) <02416 chay>: but money <{03701} keceph> answereth <06030 (8799) all things. 03701 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) silver <{03701} keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 03701 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with silver <{03701} keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 03701 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <02451 chokmah> is a defence <06738 tsel>, and money <{03701} keceph> is a defence <06738 tsel>: but the excellency <03504 yithrown> of knowledge <01847 da is, that wisdom <02451 chokmah> giveth life <02421 chayah> (8762) to them that have <01167 ba it. 03701 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <{03701} keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 03701 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <{03701} keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 03707 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8762) in thy spirit <07307 ruwach> to be angry <{03707} ka (8800): for anger <03708 ka resteth <05117 nuwach> (8799) in the bosom <02436 cheyq> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 03707 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <03117 yowm> also he eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and he hath much <07235 rabah> (8687) sorrow <{03707} ka (8804) and wrath <07110 qetseph> with his sickness <02483 choliy>. 03708 Ecc _ 07 _ 03 Sorrow <{03708} ka is better <02896 towb> than laughter <07814 s@chowq>: for by the sadness <07455 roa<> of the countenance <06440 paniym> the heart <03820 leb> is made better <03190 yatab> (8799). 03708 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8762) in thy spirit <07307 ruwach> to be angry <03707 ka (8800): for anger <{03708} ka resteth <05117 nuwach> (8799) in the bosom <02436 cheyq> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 03708 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <07230 rob> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is much <07230 rob> grief <{03708} ka: and he that increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) knowledge <01847 da increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) sorrow <04341 mak>ob>. 03708 Ecc _ 02 _ 23 For all his days <03117 yowm> are sorrows <04341 mak>ob>, and his travail <06045 grief <{03708} ka; yea, his heart <03820 leb> taketh not rest <07901 shakab> (8804) in the night <03915 layil>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 03708 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> (8685) sorrow <{03708} ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <05674 (8685) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 03709 Ecc _ 04 _ 06 Better <02896 towb> is an handful <{03709} kaph> with quietness <05183 Nachath>, than both the hands <02651 chophen> full <04393 m@lo>> with travail <05999 and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 03754 Ecc _ 02 _ 04 I made me great <01431 gadal> (8689) works <04639 ma; I builded <01129 banah> (8804) me houses <01004 bayith>; I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) me vineyards <{03754} kerem>: 03787 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <{03787} kasher> (8687). 03787 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <{03787} kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 03788 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <{03788} kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 03788 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <{03788} kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 03788 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <{03788} kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 03789 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <{03789} kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 03808 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <{03808} lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 03820 Ecc _ 10 _ 02 A wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> is at his right hand <03225 yamiyn>; but a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> heart <{03820} leb> at his left <08040 s@mo>wl>. 03820 Ecc _ 10 _ 02 A wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <{03820} leb> is at his right hand <03225 yamiyn>; but a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> heart <03820 leb> at his left <08040 s@mo>wl>. 03820 Ecc _ 07 _ 07 6 Surely oppression <06233 maketh a wise man <02450 chakam> mad <01984 halal> (8779); and a gift <04979 mattanah> destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) the heart <{03820} leb>. 03820 Ecc _ 07 _ 22 For oftentimes <06471 pa <07227 rab> also thine own heart <{03820} leb> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) that thou thyself likewise hast cursed <07043 qalal> (8765) others <00312 >acher>. 03820 Ecc _ 07 _ 03 Sorrow <03708 ka is better <02896 towb> than laughter <07814 s@chowq>: for by the sadness <07455 roa<> of the countenance <06440 paniym> the heart <{03820} leb> is made better <03190 yatab> (8799). 03820 Ecc _ 07 _ 04 The heart <03820 leb> of the wise <02450 chakam> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>; but the heart <{03820} leb> of fools <03684 k@ciyl> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mirth <08057 simchah>. 03820 Ecc _ 07 _ 04 The heart <{03820} leb> of the wise <02450 chakam> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>; but the heart <03820 leb> of fools <03684 k@ciyl> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mirth <08057 simchah>. 03820 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> (8799) no heed <{03820} leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> (8799) thy servant <05650 curse <07043 qalal> (8764) thee: 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <05437 cabab> (8804) to cause <02976 ya>ash> <00> my heart <{03820} leb> to despair <02976 ya>ash> (8763) of all the labour <05999 which I took <05998 (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 22 For what hath <01933 hava>> (8802) man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 , and of the vexation <07475 ra of his heart <{03820} leb>, wherein <01931 huw>> he hath laboured <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 03820 Ecc _ 10 _ 03 Yea also, when he that is a fool <05530 cakal> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) by the way <01870 derek>, his wisdom <{03820} leb> faileth <02638 chacer> him, and he saith <00559 >amar> (8804) to every one that he is a fool <05530 cakal>. 03820 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> (8687) remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <06031 (8688) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <{03820} leb>. 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 23 For all his days <03117 yowm> are sorrows <04341 mak>ob>, and his travail <06045 grief <03708 ka; yea, his heart <{03820} leb> taketh not rest <07901 shakab> (8804) in the night <03915 layil>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 03820 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> (8685) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <{03820} leb>, and put away <05674 (8685) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <{03820} leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03820 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <{03820} leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 03820 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <{03820} leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> (8799) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 03820 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <{03820} leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 03820 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <{03820} leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 03820 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <{03820} leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 03820 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <{03820} leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 03820 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <{03820} leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <{03820} leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <{03820} leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <{03820} leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <{03820} leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 03820 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <{03820} leb>. 03820 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <{03820} leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 03820 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <{03820} leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 03820 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <{03820} leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 03820 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <{03820} leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 03820 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <{03820} leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 03820 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <{03820} leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 03820 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <{03820} leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 03820 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <{03820} leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 03820 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <{03820} leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 03820 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <{03820} leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 03820 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <{03820} leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 03820 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <{03820} leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <{03820} leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 03820 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <{03820} leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 03824 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <{03824} lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 03836 Ecc _ 09 _ 08 Let thy garments <00899 beged> be always <06256 white <{03836} laban>; and let thy head <07218 ro>sh> lack <02637 chacer> (8799) no ointment <08081 shemen>. 03854 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <{03854} lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 03867 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <{03867} lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 03899 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 6 Cast <07971 shalach> (8761) thy bread <{03899} lechem> upon <06440 paniym> the waters <04325 mayim>: for thou shalt find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it after many <07230 rob> days <03117 yowm>. 03899 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <{03899} lechem> is made <06213 (8802) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> (8762) <02416 chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <06030 (8799) all things. 03899 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <{03899} lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 03899 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <{03899} lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 03908 Ecc _ 10 _ 11 Surely the serpent <05175 nachash> will bite <05391 nashak> (8799) without enchantment <{03908} lachash>; and a babbler <03956 lashown> <01167 ba is no better <03504 yithrown>. 03915 Ecc _ 02 _ 23 For all his days <03117 yowm> are sorrows <04341 mak>ob>, and his travail <06045 grief <03708 ka; yea, his heart <03820 leb> taketh not rest <07901 shakab> (8804) in the night <{03915} layil>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 03915 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <{03915} layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 03920 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <{03920} lakad> (8735) by her. 03925 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <{03925} lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 03956 Ecc _ 10 _ 11 Surely the serpent <05175 nachash> will bite <05391 nashak> (8799) without enchantment <03908 lachash>; and a babbler <{03956} lashown> <01167 ba is no better <03504 yithrown>. 03967 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <{03967} me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 03967 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <{03967} me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 03972 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <06239 perish <00006 >abad> (8804) by evil <07451 ra<> travail <06045 : and he begetteth <03205 yalad> (8689) a son <01121 ben>, and there is nothing <{03972} m@uwmah> in his hand <03027 yad>. 03972 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <{03972} m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 03972 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <{03972} m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 03972 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <{03972} m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 04002 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <{04002} mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 04082 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <{04082} m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 04082 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <{04082} m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 04093 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <{04093} madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 04116 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <{04116} mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 04120 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <{04120} m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 04120 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <{04120} m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 04191 Ecc _ 07 _ 17 Be not over much <07235 rabah> (8687) wicked <07561 rasha<> (8799), neither be thou foolish <05530 cakal>: why shouldest thou die <{04191} muwth> (8799) before thy time <06256 ? 04191 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <07623 shabach> (8764) the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) which are already <03528 k@bar> dead <{04191} muwth> (8804) more than the living <02416 chay> which are yet <05728 alive <02416 chay>. 04191 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <07623 shabach> (8764) the dead <{04191} muwth> (8801) which are already <03528 k@bar> dead <04191 muwth> (8804) more than the living <02416 chay> which are yet <05728 alive <02416 chay>. 04191 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <{04191} muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 04191 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <{04191} muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 04191 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <{04191} muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 04191 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <{04191} muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 04191 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <{04191} muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 04191 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <{04191} muwth> (8801). 04194 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 6 A good name <08034 shem> is better <02896 towb> than precious <02896 towb> ointment <08081 shemen>; and the day <03117 yowm> of death <{04194} maveth> than the day <03117 yowm> of one's birth <03205 yalad> (8736). 04194 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <{04194} maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 04194 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <{04194} maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 04194 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <{04194} maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 04194 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <{04194} maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 04194 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <{04194} maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 04195 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <{04195} mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 04295 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <{04295} mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 04310 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <{04310} miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 04325 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 6 Cast <07971 shalach> (8761) thy bread <03899 lechem> upon <06440 paniym> the waters <{04325} mayim>: for thou shalt find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it after many <07230 rob> days <03117 yowm>. 04325 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <06213 (8804) me pools <01295 b@rekah> of water <{04325} mayim>, to water <08248 shaqah> (8687) therewith the wood <03293 ya that bringeth forth <06779 tsamach> (8802) trees <06086 : 04341 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <07230 rob> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is much <07230 rob> grief <03708 ka: and he that increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) knowledge <01847 da increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) sorrow <{04341} mak>ob>. 04341 Ecc _ 02 _ 23 For all his days <03117 yowm> are sorrows <{04341} mak>ob>, and his travail <06045 grief <03708 ka; yea, his heart <03820 leb> taketh not rest <07901 shakab> (8804) in the night <03915 layil>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 04355 Ecc _ 10 _ 18 By much slothfulness <06103 the building <04746 m@qareh> decayeth <{04355} makak> (8735); and through idleness <08220 shiphluwth> of the hands <03027 yad> the house <01004 bayith> droppeth through <01811 dalaph> (8799). 04390 Ecc _ 06 _ 07 6 All the labour <05999 of man <00120 >adam> is for his mouth <06310 peh>, and yet the appetite <05315 nephesh> is not filled <{04390} male>> (8735). 04390 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <{04390} male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 04390 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <{04390} male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 04390 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <{04390} male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 04390 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <{04390} male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 04392 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <{04392} male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 04392 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <{04392} male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 04393 Ecc _ 04 _ 06 Better <02896 towb> is an handful <03709 kaph> with quietness <05183 Nachath>, than both the hands <02651 chophen> full <{04393} m@lo>> with travail <05999 and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 04397 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <{04397} mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 04421 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <06256 to love <00157 >ahab> (8800), and a time <06256 to hate <08130 sane>> (8800); a time <06256 of war <{04421} milchamah>, and a time <06256 of peace <07965 shalowm>. 04421 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <{04421} milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 04421 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <{04421} milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 04422 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <{04422} malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 04422 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <{04422} malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 04422 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <{04422} malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 04427 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <{04427} malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 04428 Ecc _ 01 _ 12 6 I the Preacher <06953 qoheleth> was king <{04428} melek> over Israel <03478 Yisra>el> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 04428 Ecc _ 01 _ 01 6 The words <01697 dabar> of the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, the son <01121 ben> of David <01732 David>, king <{04428} melek> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 04428 Ecc _ 05 _ 09 6 Moreover the profit <03504 yithrown> of the earth <00776 >erets> is for all: the king <{04428} melek> himself is served <05647 (8738) by the field <07704 sadeh>. 04428 Ecc _ 08 _ 04 Where the word <01697 dabar> of a king <{04428} melek> is, there is power <07983 shiltown>: and who may say <00559 >amar> (8799) unto him, What doest <06213 (8799) thou? 04428 Ecc _ 08 _ 02 I counsel thee to keep <08104 shamar> (8798) the king's <{04428} melek> commandment <06310 peh>, and that in regard <01700 dibrah> of the oath <07621 sh@buw of God <00430 >elohiym>. 04428 Ecc _ 10 _ 16 6 Woe <00337 >iy> to thee, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <{04428} melek> is a child <05288 na, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in the morning <01242 boqer>! 04428 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <{04428} melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 04428 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <{04428} melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in due season <06256 , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 04428 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <{04428} melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 04428 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <{04428} melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 04428 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <{04428} melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 04428 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <{04428} melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 04438 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <{04438} malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 04487 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 (8794) cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be made straight <08626 taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be numbered <{04487} manah> (8736). 04513 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <{04513} mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 04542 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <{04542} micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 04542 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <{04542} micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 04542 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <{04542} micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 04542 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <{04542} micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 04557 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <{04557} micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 04557 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <{04557} micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 04557 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <{04557} micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 04591 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <{04591} ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 04592 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <{04592} m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 04592 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <{04592} m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 04592 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <{04592} m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 04592 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <{04592} m@. 04605 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <{04605} ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 04639 Ecc _ 02 _ 04 I made me great <01431 gadal> (8689) works <{04639} ma; I builded <01129 banah> (8804) me houses <01004 bayith>; I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) me vineyards <03754 kerem>: 04639 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798) the work <{04639} ma of God <00430 >elohiym>: for who can <03201 yakol> (8799) make that straight <08626 taqan> (8763), which he hath made crooked <05791 (8765)? 04639 Ecc _ 01 _ 14 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the works <{04639} ma that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>; and, behold, all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 04639 Ecc _ 12 _ 14 For God <00430 >elohiym> shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) every work <{04639} ma into judgment <04941 mishpat>, with every secret thing <05956 (8737), whether it be good <02896 towb>, or whether it be evil <07451 ra<>. 04639 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <02896 towb> is he than both <08147 sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <05728 been, who hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the evil <07451 ra<> work <{04639} ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 04639 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <{04639} ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 04639 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> (8799) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <{04639} ma. 04639 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <{04639} ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 04639 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <{04639} ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 04639 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <{04639} ma. 04639 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <{04639} ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 04639 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <{04639} ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 04639 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <{04639} ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 04639 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <{04639} ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 04639 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <{04639} ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 04639 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <{04639} ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 04639 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <{04639} ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 04639 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <{04639} ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 04639 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <{04639} ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 04639 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <{04639} ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 04639 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <{04639} ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 04672 Ecc _ 07 _ 24 That which is far off <07350 rachowq>, and exceeding deep <06013 , who can find it out <{04672} matsa>> (8799)? 04672 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 6 Cast <07971 shalach> (8761) thy bread <03899 lechem> upon <06440 paniym> the waters <04325 mayim>: for thou shalt find <{04672} matsa>> (8799) it after many <07230 rob> days <03117 yowm>. 04672 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <{04672} matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 04672 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <{04672} matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 04672 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <{04672} matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 04672 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <{04672} matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 04672 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <{04672} matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 04672 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <{04672} matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 04672 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <{04672} matsa>> (8804). 04672 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <{04672} matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 04672 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <{04672} matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 04672 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <{04672} matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 04672 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <{04672} matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 04672 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <{04672} matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 04672 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <{04672} matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 04672 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <{04672} matsa>> (8800) it. 04672 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <{04672} matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 04685 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <{04685} matsowd> against it: 04685 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <{04685} matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 04685 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <{04685} matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 04687 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <{04687} mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 04687 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <{04687} mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 04725 Ecc _ 03 _ 20 All go <01980 halak> (8802) unto one <00259 >echad> place <{04725} maqowm>; all are of the dust <06083 , and all turn <07725 shuwb> <00> to dust <06083 again <07725 shuwb> (8804). 04725 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> (8804), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> (8804), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> (8802) to his place <{04725} maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> (8802). 04725 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <{04725} maqowm>? 04725 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 6 And moreover I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh> the place <{04725} maqowm> of judgment <04941 mishpat>, that wickedness <07562 resha<> was there; and the place <04725 maqowm> of righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, that iniquity <07562 resha<> was there. 04725 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 6 And moreover I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh> the place <04725 maqowm> of judgment <04941 mishpat>, that wickedness <07562 resha<> was there; and the place <{04725} maqowm> of righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, that iniquity <07562 resha<> was there. 04725 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <{04725} maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 04725 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <{04725} maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 04725 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <{04725} maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 04725 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <{04725} maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 04735 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <{04735} miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 04745 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <{04745} miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 04745 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <{04745} miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 04745 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <{04745} miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 04745 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <{04745} miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 04745 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <{04745} miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <07307 ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 04745 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <{04745} miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 04745 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <{04745} miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 04746 Ecc _ 10 _ 18 By much slothfulness <06103 the building <{04746} m@qareh> decayeth <04355 makak> (8735); and through idleness <08220 shiphluwth> of the hands <03027 yad> the house <01004 bayith> droppeth through <01811 dalaph> (8799). 04751 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <{04751} mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 04758 Ecc _ 06 _ 09 Better <02896 towb> is the sight <{04758} mar>eh> of the eyes <05869 than the wandering <01980 halak> (8800) of the desire <05315 nephesh>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 04758 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <{04758} mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 04791 Ecc _ 10 _ 06 Folly <05529 cekel> is set <05414 nathan> (8738) in great <07227 rab> dignity <{04791} marowm>, and the rich <06223 sit <03427 yashab> (8799) in low place <08216 shephel>. 04793 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <{04793} merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 04832 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <{04832} marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 04900 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <{04900} mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 04904 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <{04904} mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 04910 Ecc _ 09 _ 17 The words <01697 dabar> of wise <02450 chakam> men are heard <08085 shama<> (8737) in quiet <05183 Nachath> more than the cry <02201 za of him that ruleth <{04910} mashal> (8802) among fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 04910 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <{04910} mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 04912 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <{04912} mashal>. 04917 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <{04917} mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 04930 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <{04930} masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 04941 Ecc _ 08 _ 06 6 Because to every purpose <02656 chephets> there is <03426 yesh> time <06256 and judgment <{04941} mishpat>, therefore the misery <07451 ra<> of man <00120 >adam> is great <07227 rab> upon him. 04941 Ecc _ 12 _ 14 For God <00430 >elohiym> shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) every work <04639 ma into judgment <{04941} mishpat>, with every secret thing <05956 (8737), whether it be good <02896 towb>, or whether it be evil <07451 ra<>. 04941 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 6 And moreover I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh> the place <04725 maqowm> of judgment <{04941} mishpat>, that wickedness <07562 resha<> was there; and the place <04725 maqowm> of righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, that iniquity <07562 resha<> was there. 04941 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <{04941} mishpat>. 04941 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <{04941} mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 04941 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <{04941} mishpat>. 04960 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <{04960} mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 04966 Ecc _ 11 _ 07 6 Truly the light <00216 >owr> is sweet <{04966} mathowq>, and a pleasant <02896 towb> thing it is for the eyes <05869 to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the sun <08121 shemesh>: 04966 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <{04966} mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 04979 Ecc _ 07 _ 07 6 Surely oppression <06233 maketh a wise man <02450 chakam> mad <01984 halal> (8779); and a gift <{04979} mattanah> destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) the heart <03820 leb>. 04991 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <{04991} mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 04991 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <{04991} mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 05006 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <{05006} na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 05042 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <{05042} naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 05046 Ecc _ 08 _ 07 For he knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) not that which shall be: for who can tell <{05046} nagad> (8686) him when it shall be? 05046 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <05530 cakal> also is full <07235 rabah> (8686) of words <01697 dabar>: a man <00120 >adam> cannot tell <03045 yada<> (8799) what shall be; and what shall be after <00310 >achar> him, who can tell <{05046} nagad> (8686) him? 05046 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <{05046} nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 05046 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <{05046} nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 05060 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <{05060} naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 05060 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <{05060} naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 05060 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <{05060} naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 05087 Ecc _ 05 _ 05 Better <02896 towb> is it that thou shouldest not vow <05087 nadar> (8799), than that thou shouldest vow <{05087} nadar> (8799) and not pay <07999 shalam> (8762). 05087 Ecc _ 05 _ 05 Better <02896 towb> is it that thou shouldest not vow <{05087} nadar> (8799), than that thou shouldest vow <05087 nadar> (8799) and not pay <07999 shalam> (8762). 05087 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <{05087} nadar> (8799). 05087 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <{05087} nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 05088 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <{05088} neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 05090 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <{05090} nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 05117 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8762) in thy spirit <07307 ruwach> to be angry <03707 ka (8800): for anger <03708 ka resteth <{05117} nuwach> (8799) in the bosom <02436 cheyq> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 05158 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <{05158} nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 05158 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <{05158} nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 05159 Ecc _ 07 _ 11 6 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is good <02896 towb> with an inheritance <{05159} nachalah>: and by it there is profit <03148 yowther> to them that see <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05162 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <{05162} nacham> (8764). 05162 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <{05162} nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 05175 Ecc _ 10 _ 11 Surely the serpent <{05175} nachash> will bite <05391 nashak> (8799) without enchantment <03908 lachash>; and a babbler <03956 lashown> <01167 ba is no better <03504 yithrown>. 05175 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> (8802) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> (8802) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <{05175} nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> (8799) him. 05183 Ecc _ 06 _ 05 Moreover he hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the sun <08121 shemesh>, nor known <03045 yada<> (8804) any thing: this <02088 zeh> hath more rest <{05183} Nachath> than <02088 zeh> the other. 05183 Ecc _ 09 _ 17 The words <01697 dabar> of wise <02450 chakam> men are heard <08085 shama<> (8737) in quiet <{05183} Nachath> more than the cry <02201 za of him that ruleth <04910 mashal> (8802) among fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 05183 Ecc _ 04 _ 06 Better <02896 towb> is an handful <03709 kaph> with quietness <{05183} Nachath>, than both the hands <02651 chophen> full <04393 m@lo>> with travail <05999 and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05193 Ecc _ 02 _ 04 I made me great <01431 gadal> (8689) works <04639 ma; I builded <01129 banah> (8804) me houses <01004 bayith>; I planted <{05193} nata<> (8804) me vineyards <03754 kerem>: 05193 Ecc _ 02 _ 05 I made <06213 (8804) me gardens <01593 gannah> and orchards <06508 pardec>, and I planted <{05193} nata<> (8804) trees <06086 in them of all kind of fruits <06529 p@riy>: 05193 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <{05193} nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 05193 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <{05193} nata<> (8803); 05193 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <{05193} nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 05233 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <{05233} nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 05233 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <{05233} nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 05237 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <{05237} nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 05254 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 6 All this <02090 zoh> have I proved <{05254} nacah> (8765) by wisdom <02451 chokmah>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804), I will be wise <02449 chakam> (8799); but it was far <07350 rachowq> from me. 05254 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <{05254} nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 05265 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <{05265} naca<> (8688) stones <00068 >eben> shall be hurt <06087 (8735) therewith; and he that cleaveth <01234 baqa<> (8802) wood <06086 shall be endangered <05533 cakan> (8735) thereby. 05288 Ecc _ 10 _ 16 6 Woe <00337 >iy> to thee, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is a child <{05288} na, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in the morning <01242 boqer>! 05307 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> (8802) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <{05307} naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> (8802) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> (8799) him. 05307 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <{05307} naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 05307 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <{05307} naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 05307 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <{05307} naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 05307 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <{05307} naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 05307 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <{05307} naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 05309 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <{05309} nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 05315 Ecc _ 06 _ 07 6 All the labour <05999 of man <00120 >adam> is for his mouth <06310 peh>, and yet the appetite <{05315} nephesh> is not filled <04390 male>> (8735). 05315 Ecc _ 06 _ 09 Better <02896 towb> is the sight <04758 mar>eh> of the eyes <05869 than the wandering <01980 halak> (8800) of the desire <{05315} nephesh>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05315 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <{05315} nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 05315 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <{05315} nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 05315 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <{05315} nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 05315 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <{05315} nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 05315 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <{05315} nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 05375 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <{05375} nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 05375 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <{05375} nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 05391 Ecc _ 10 _ 11 Surely the serpent <05175 nachash> will bite <{05391} nashak> (8799) without enchantment <03908 lachash>; and a babbler <03956 lashown> <01167 ba is no better <03504 yithrown>. 05391 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> (8802) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> (8802) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <{05391} nashak> (8799) him. 05414 Ecc _ 10 _ 06 Folly <05529 cekel> is set <{05414} nathan> (8738) in great <07227 rab> dignity <04791 marowm>, and the rich <06223 sit <03427 yashab> (8799) in low place <08216 shephel>. 05414 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the travail <06045 , which God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <{05414} nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) in it. 05414 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <{05414} nathan> (8799) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> (8799) thy servant <05650 curse <07043 qalal> (8764) thee: 05414 Ecc _ 11 _ 02 Give <{05414} nathan> (8798) a portion <02506 cheleq> to seven <07651 sheba<>, and also to eight <08083 sh@moneh>; for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not what evil <07451 ra<> shall be upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 05414 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <06083 return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to the earth <00776 >erets> as it was: and the spirit <07307 ruwach> shall return <07725 shuwb> (8799) unto God <00430 >elohiym> who gave <{05414} nathan> (8804) it. 05414 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <{05414} nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 05414 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <{05414} nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05414 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <{05414} nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 05414 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <{05414} nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 05414 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <{05414} nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 05414 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <{05414} nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 05414 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <{05414} nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 05414 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <{05414} nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 05414 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <{05414} nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 05414 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <{05414} nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 05414 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <{05414} nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 05414 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <{05414} nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 05414 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <{05414} nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 05414 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <{05414} nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05414 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <{05414} nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05414 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <{05414} nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 05414 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <{05414} nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 05414 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <{05414} nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05414 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <{05414} nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05414 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <{05414} nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05423 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <{05423} nathaq> (8735). 05437 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <{05437} cabab> (8804) to cause <02976 ya>ash> <00> my heart <03820 leb> to despair <02976 ya>ash> (8763) of all the labour <05999 which I took <05998 (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05437 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <{05437} cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 05437 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <{05437} cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 05437 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <{05437} cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 05437 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <{05437} cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 05439 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <{05439} cabiyb>. 05445 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <{05445} cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 05459 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <{05459} c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 05462 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <{05462} cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 05483 Ecc _ 10 _ 07 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) servants <05650 upon horses <{05483} cuwc>, and princes <08269 sar> walking <01980 halak> (8802) as servants <05650 upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 05490 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <{05490} cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 05490 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <{05490} cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 05490 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <{05490} cowph>. 05493 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <{05493} cuwr> (8685) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <05674 (8685) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 05518 Ecc _ 07 _ 06 For as the crackling <06963 qowl> of thorns <05518 ciyr> under a pot <{05518} ciyr>, so is the laughter <07814 s@chowq> of the fool <03684 k@ciyl>: this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 05518 Ecc _ 07 _ 06 For as the crackling <06963 qowl> of thorns <{05518} ciyr> under a pot <05518 ciyr>, so is the laughter <07814 s@chowq> of the fool <03684 k@ciyl>: this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 05529 Ecc _ 10 _ 06 Folly <{05529} cekel> is set <05414 nathan> (8738) in great <07227 rab> dignity <04791 marowm>, and the rich <06223 sit <03427 yashab> (8799) in low place <08216 shephel>. 05530 Ecc _ 07 _ 17 Be not over much <07235 rabah> (8687) wicked <07561 rasha<> (8799), neither be thou foolish <{05530} cakal>: why shouldest thou die <04191 muwth> (8799) before thy time <06256 ? 05530 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <{05530} cakal> also is full <07235 rabah> (8686) of words <01697 dabar>: a man <00120 >adam> cannot tell <03045 yada<> (8799) what shall be; and what shall be after <00310 >achar> him, who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him? 05530 Ecc _ 10 _ 03 Yea also, when he that is a fool <{05530} cakal> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) by the way <01870 derek>, his wisdom <03820 leb> faileth <02638 chacer> him, and he saith <00559 >amar> (8804) to every one that he is a fool <05530 cakal>. 05530 Ecc _ 10 _ 03 Yea also, when he that is a fool <05530 cakal> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) by the way <01870 derek>, his wisdom <03820 leb> faileth <02638 chacer> him, and he saith <00559 >amar> (8804) to every one that he is a fool <{05530} cakal>. 05530 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <{05530} cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 05531 Ecc _ 02 _ 13 Then I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that <03426 yesh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> excelleth <03504 yithrown> folly <{05531} cikluwth>, as far as light <00216 >owr> excelleth <03504 yithrown> darkness <02822 choshek>. 05531 Ecc _ 10 _ 13 The beginning <08462 t@chillah> of the words <01697 dabar> of his mouth <06310 peh> is foolishness <{05531} cikluwth>: and the end <00319 >achariyth> of his talk <06310 peh> is mischievous <07451 ra<> madness <01948 howleluwth>. 05531 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <{05531} cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05531 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <{05531} cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 05531 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <{05531} cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 05531 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <{05531} cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 05531 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <{05531} cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 05533 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <05265 naca<> (8688) stones <00068 >eben> shall be hurt <06087 (8735) therewith; and he that cleaveth <01234 baqa<> (8802) wood <06086 shall be endangered <{05533} cakan> (8735) thereby. 05594 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <{05594} caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 05594 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <{05594} caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 05612 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <{05612} cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 05645 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the wind <07307 ruwach> shall not sow <02232 zara<> (8799); and he that regardeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the clouds <{05645} shall not reap <07114 qatsar> (8799). 05645 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <{05645} return <07725 shuwb> (8804) after <00310 >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 05645 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <{05645} be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 05647 Ecc _ 05 _ 09 6 Moreover the profit <03504 yithrown> of the earth <00776 >erets> is for all: the king <04428 melek> himself is served <{05647} (8738) by the field <07704 sadeh>. 05647 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <{05647} (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 05650 Ecc _ 10 _ 07 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) servants <{05650} upon horses <05483 cuwc>, and princes <08269 sar> walking <01980 halak> (8802) as servants <05650 upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 05650 Ecc _ 10 _ 07 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) servants <05650 upon horses <05483 cuwc>, and princes <08269 sar> walking <01980 halak> (8802) as servants <{05650} upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 05650 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> (8799) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> (8799) thy servant <{05650} curse <07043 qalal> (8764) thee: 05650 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <{05650} and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 05652 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <{05652} , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 05674 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> (8685) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <{05674} (8685) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 05728 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <07623 shabach> (8764) the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) which are already <03528 k@bar> dead <04191 muwth> (8804) more than the living <02416 chay> which are yet <{05728} alive <02416 chay>. 05728 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <02896 towb> is he than both <08147 sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <{05728} been, who hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05769 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <{05769} . 05769 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <03426 yesh> any thing <01697 dabar> whereof it may be said <00559 >amar> (8799), See <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this is new <02319 chadash>? it hath been already <03528 k@bar> of old time <{05769} , which was before <06440 paniym> us. 05769 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <{05769} in any thing that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05769 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <{05769} : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 05769 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <{05769} ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 05769 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <{05769} in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 05769 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <{05769} home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 05775 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <{05775} of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 05791 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798) the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>: for who can <03201 yakol> (8799) make that straight <08626 taqan> (8763), which he hath made crooked <{05791} (8765)? 05791 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <{05791} (8794) cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be made straight <08626 taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be numbered <04487 manah> (8736). 05791 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <{05791} (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 05797 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <{05797} of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 05810 Ecc _ 07 _ 19 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> strengtheneth <{05810} (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> more than ten <06235 mighty <07989 shalliyt> men which are in the city <05892 . 05869 Ecc _ 11 _ 07 6 Truly the light <00216 >owr> is sweet <04966 mathowq>, and a pleasant <02896 towb> thing it is for the eyes <{05869} to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the sun <08121 shemesh>: 05869 Ecc _ 06 _ 09 Better <02896 towb> is the sight <04758 mar>eh> of the eyes <{05869} than the wandering <01980 halak> (8800) of the desire <05315 nephesh>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05869 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <{05869} are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 05869 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <{05869} is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 05869 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <{05869} ? 05869 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <{05869} desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 05869 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <{05869} :) 05869 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <{05869} : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 05869 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <{05869} satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 05892 Ecc _ 07 _ 19 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> strengtheneth <05810 (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> more than ten <06235 mighty <07989 shalliyt> men which are in the city <{05892} . 05892 Ecc _ 10 _ 15 The labour <05999 of the foolish <03684 k@ciyl> wearieth <03021 yaga<> (8762) every one of them, because he knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) not how to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the city <{05892} . 05892 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <{05892} ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 05892 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <{05892} , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 05892 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <{05892} where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 05921 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <{05921} . 05927 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <{05927} (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 05927 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <{05927} (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 05956 Ecc _ 12 _ 14 For God <00430 >elohiym> shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) every work <04639 ma into judgment <04941 mishpat>, with every secret thing <{05956} (8737), whether it be good <02896 towb>, or whether it be evil <07451 ra<>. 05971 Ecc _ 04 _ 16 There is no end <07093 qets> of all the people <{05971} , even of all that have been before <06440 paniym> them: they also that come after <00314 >acharown> shall not rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in him. Surely this also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05971 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <{05971} knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 05973 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <{05973} of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 05975 Ecc _ 02 _ 09 So I was great <01431 gadal> (8804), and increased <03254 yacaph> (8689) more than all that were before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: also my wisdom <02451 chokmah> remained <{05975} (8804) with me. 05975 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the living <02416 chay> which walk <01980 halak> (8764) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, with the second <08145 sheniy> child <03206 yeled> that shall stand up <{05975} (8799) in his stead. 05975 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <{05975} (8802) for ever <05769 . 05975 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <{05975} (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 05975 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <{05975} (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 05980 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <{05980} as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 05980 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <{05980} the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 05998 Ecc _ 01 _ 03 What profit <03504 yithrown> hath a man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 which he taketh <{05998} (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 05998 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <05437 cabab> (8804) to cause <02976 ya>ash> <00> my heart <03820 leb> to despair <02976 ya>ash> (8763) of all the labour <05999 which I took <{05998} (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05998 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <{05998} (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 05998 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <{05998} (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 05998 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <{05998} (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 05998 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <{05998} (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05998 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <{05998} (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 05998 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <{05998} (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 05999 Ecc _ 01 _ 03 What profit <03504 yithrown> hath a man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <{05999} which he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 05999 Ecc _ 06 _ 07 6 All the labour <{05999} of man <00120 >adam> is for his mouth <06310 peh>, and yet the appetite <05315 nephesh> is not filled <04390 male>> (8735). 05999 Ecc _ 04 _ 09 Two <08147 sh@nayim> are better <02896 towb> than one <00259 >echad>; because they have <03426 yesh> a good <02896 towb> reward <07939 sakar> for their labour <{05999} . 05999 Ecc _ 10 _ 15 The labour <{05999} of the foolish <03684 k@ciyl> wearieth <03021 yaga<> (8762) every one of them, because he knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) not how to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the city <05892 . 05999 Ecc _ 04 _ 06 Better <02896 towb> is an handful <03709 kaph> with quietness <05183 Nachath>, than both the hands <02651 chophen> full <04393 m@lo>> with travail <{05999} and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05999 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <05437 cabab> (8804) to cause <02976 ya>ash> <00> my heart <03820 leb> to despair <02976 ya>ash> (8763) of all the labour <{05999} which I took <05998 (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05999 Ecc _ 02 _ 22 For what hath <01933 hava>> (8802) man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <{05999} , and of the vexation <07475 ra of his heart <03820 leb>, wherein <01931 huw>> he hath laboured <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 05999 Ecc _ 02 _ 18 Yea, I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) all my labour <{05999} which I had taken <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because I should leave <03240 yanach> (8686) it unto the man <00120 >adam> that shall be after <00310 >achar> me. 05999 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <{05999} , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 05999 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <{05999} , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 05999 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <{05999} : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 05999 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <{05999} . 05999 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <{05999} wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 05999 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <{05999} , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 05999 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <{05999} . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 05999 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <{05999} is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 05999 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <{05999} that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05999 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <{05999} ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 05999 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <{05999} the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05999 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <{05999} which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 05999 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <{05999} that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 05999 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <{05999} ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 06001 Ecc _ 03 _ 09 What profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that worketh <06213 (8802) in that wherein <00834 >aher> he laboureth <{06001} ? 06001 Ecc _ 02 _ 22 For what hath <01933 hava>> (8802) man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 , and of the vexation <07475 ra of his heart <03820 leb>, wherein <01931 huw>> he hath laboured <{06001} under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 06001 Ecc _ 02 _ 18 Yea, I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) all my labour <05999 which I had taken <{06001} under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because I should leave <03240 yanach> (8686) it unto the man <00120 >adam> that shall be after <00310 >achar> me. 06001 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <{06001} under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 06001 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <{06001} , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 06013 Ecc _ 07 _ 24 That which is far off <07350 rachowq>, and exceeding deep <{06013} , who can find it out <04672 matsa>> (8799)? 06030 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <06213 (8802) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> (8762) <02416 chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <{06030} (8799) all things. 06031 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the travail <06045 , which God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> to be exercised <{06031} (8800) in it. 06031 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> (8687) remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <{06031} (8688) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 06031 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <{06031} (8800) therewith. 06041 Ecc _ 06 _ 08 For what hath the wise <02450 chakam> more <03148 yowther> than the fool <03684 k@ciyl>? what hath the poor <{06041} , that knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) to walk <01980 halak> (8800) before the living <02416 chay>? 06045 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the travail <{06045} , which God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) in it. 06045 Ecc _ 05 _ 03 For a dream <02472 chalowm> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) through the multitude <07230 rob> of business <{06045} ; and a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> voice <06963 qowl> is known by multitude <07230 rob> of words <01697 dabar>. 06045 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <06239 perish <00006 >abad> (8804) by evil <07451 ra<> travail <{06045} : and he begetteth <03205 yalad> (8689) a son <01121 ben>, and there is nothing <03972 m@uwmah> in his hand <03027 yad>. 06045 Ecc _ 02 _ 23 For all his days <03117 yowm> are sorrows <04341 mak>ob>, and his travail <{06045} grief <03708 ka; yea, his heart <03820 leb> taketh not rest <07901 shakab> (8804) in the night <03915 layil>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 06045 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <{06045} that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 06045 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <{06045} hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 06045 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <{06045} . 06045 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <{06045} , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 06083 Ecc _ 03 _ 20 All go <01980 halak> (8802) unto one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>; all are of the dust <06083 , and all turn <07725 shuwb> <00> to dust <{06083} again <07725 shuwb> (8804). 06083 Ecc _ 03 _ 20 All go <01980 halak> (8802) unto one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>; all are of the dust <{06083} , and all turn <07725 shuwb> <00> to dust <06083 again <07725 shuwb> (8804). 06083 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <{06083} return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to the earth <00776 >erets> as it was: and the spirit <07307 ruwach> shall return <07725 shuwb> (8799) unto God <00430 >elohiym> who gave <05414 nathan> (8804) it. 06086 Ecc _ 02 _ 05 I made <06213 (8804) me gardens <01593 gannah> and orchards <06508 pardec>, and I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) trees <{06086} in them of all kind of fruits <06529 p@riy>: 06086 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <06213 (8804) me pools <01295 b@rekah> of water <04325 mayim>, to water <08248 shaqah> (8687) therewith the wood <03293 ya that bringeth forth <06779 tsamach> (8802) trees <{06086} : 06086 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <05265 naca<> (8688) stones <00068 >eben> shall be hurt <06087 (8735) therewith; and he that cleaveth <01234 baqa<> (8802) wood <{06086} shall be endangered <05533 cakan> (8735) thereby. 06086 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <{06086} falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 06086 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <{06086} fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 06087 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <05265 naca<> (8688) stones <00068 >eben> shall be hurt <{06087} (8735) therewith; and he that cleaveth <01234 baqa<> (8802) wood <06086 shall be endangered <05533 cakan> (8735) thereby. 06103 Ecc _ 10 _ 18 By much slothfulness <{06103} the building <04746 m@qareh> decayeth <04355 makak> (8735); and through idleness <08220 shiphluwth> of the hands <03027 yad> the house <01004 bayith> droppeth through <01811 dalaph> (8799). 06106 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <{06106} do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 06131 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <{06131} (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 06153 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <{06153} withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 06174 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <{06174} shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 06213 Ecc _ 03 _ 09 What profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that worketh <{06213} (8802) in that wherein <00834 >aher> he laboureth <06001 ? 06213 Ecc _ 02 _ 02 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) of laughter <07814 s@chowq>, It is mad <01984 halal> (8781): and of mirth <08057 simchah>, What <02090 zoh> doeth <{06213} (8802) it? 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 04 Where the word <01697 dabar> of a king <04428 melek> is, there is power <07983 shiltown>: and who may say <00559 >amar> (8799) unto him, What doest <{06213} (8799) thou? 06213 Ecc _ 07 _ 20 For there is not a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man <00120 >adam> upon earth <00776 >erets>, that doeth <{06213} (8799) good <02896 towb>, and sinneth <02398 chata>> (8799) not. 06213 Ecc _ 02 _ 05 I made <{06213} (8804) me gardens <01593 gannah> and orchards <06508 pardec>, and I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) trees <06086 in them of all kind of fruits <06529 p@riy>: 06213 Ecc _ 03 _ 12 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that there is no good <02896 towb> in them, but for a man to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800), and to do <{06213} (8800) good <02896 towb> in his life <02416 chay>. 06213 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <{06213} (8804) me pools <01295 b@rekah> of water <04325 mayim>, to water <08248 shaqah> (8687) therewith the wood <03293 ya that bringeth forth <06779 tsamach> (8802) trees <06086 : 06213 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <{06213} (8802) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> (8762) <02416 chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <06030 (8799) all things. 06213 Ecc _ 01 _ 09 6 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done <{06213} (8738) is that which shall be done <06213 (8735): and there is no new <02319 chadash> thing under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 06213 Ecc _ 01 _ 09 6 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done <06213 (8738) is that which shall be done <{06213} (8735): and there is no new <02319 chadash> thing under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 06213 Ecc _ 01 _ 14 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the works <04639 ma that are done <{06213} (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>; and, behold, all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 06213 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <02896 towb> is he than both <08147 sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <05728 been, who hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma that is done <{06213} (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <{06213} (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 06213 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <{06213} (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 06213 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <{06213} (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 06213 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <{06213} (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <{06213} (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <{06213} (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 06213 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <{06213} (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <{06213} (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 06213 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <{06213} (8799) all. 06213 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <{06213} (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 06213 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <{06213} (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 06213 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <{06213} (8804). 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <{06213} (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 06213 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <{06213} (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 06213 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <{06213} (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <{06213} (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <{06213} (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 06213 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <{06213} (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 06213 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <{06213} (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 06213 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <{06213} (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 06213 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <{06213} (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 06213 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <{06213} (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 06213 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <{06213} (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 06213 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <{06213} (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 06213 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <{06213} (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 06213 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <{06213} (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 06213 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <{06213} (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 06213 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <{06213} (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <{06213} (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 06213 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <{06213} (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 06213 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <{06213} (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 06217 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <{06217} that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 06223 Ecc _ 10 _ 06 Folly <05529 cekel> is set <05414 nathan> (8738) in great <07227 rab> dignity <04791 marowm>, and the rich <{06223} sit <03427 yashab> (8799) in low place <08216 shephel>. 06223 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <{06223} will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 06223 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <{06223} in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 06231 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <{06231} (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 06231 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <{06231} (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 06233 Ecc _ 07 _ 07 6 Surely oppression <{06233} maketh a wise man <02450 chakam> mad <01984 halal> (8779); and a gift <04979 mattanah> destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) the heart <03820 leb>. 06233 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <{06233} of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 06235 Ecc _ 07 _ 19 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> strengtheneth <05810 (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> more than ten <{06235} mighty <07989 shalliyt> men which are in the city <05892 . 06239 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <{06239} perish <00006 >abad> (8804) by evil <07451 ra<> travail <06045 : and he begetteth <03205 yalad> (8689) a son <01121 ben>, and there is nothing <03972 m@uwmah> in his hand <03027 yad>. 06239 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <{06239} kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 06239 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <{06239} and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 06239 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <{06239} to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 06239 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <{06239} , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 06239 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <{06239} ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 01 6 To every thing there is a season <02165 z@man>, and a time <{06256} to every purpose <02656 chephets> under the heaven <08064 shamayim>: 06256 Ecc _ 09 _ 08 Let thy garments <00899 beged> be always <{06256} white <03836 laban>; and let thy head <07218 ro>sh> lack <02637 chacer> (8799) no ointment <08081 shemen>. 06256 Ecc _ 07 _ 17 Be not over much <07235 rabah> (8687) wicked <07561 rasha<> (8799), neither be thou foolish <05530 cakal>: why shouldest thou die <04191 muwth> (8799) before thy time <{06256} ? 06256 Ecc _ 08 _ 06 6 Because to every purpose <02656 chephets> there is <03426 yesh> time <{06256} and judgment <04941 mishpat>, therefore the misery <07451 ra<> of man <00120 >adam> is great <07227 rab> upon him. 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <06256 to love <00157 >ahab> (8800), and a time <06256 to hate <08130 sane>> (8800); a time <{06256} of war <04421 milchamah>, and a time <06256 of peace <07965 shalowm>. 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <06256 to love <00157 >ahab> (8800), and a time <{06256} to hate <08130 sane>> (8800); a time <06256 of war <04421 milchamah>, and a time <06256 of peace <07965 shalowm>. 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <{06256} to love <00157 >ahab> (8800), and a time <06256 to hate <08130 sane>> (8800); a time <06256 of war <04421 milchamah>, and a time <06256 of peace <07965 shalowm>. 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <06256 to love <00157 >ahab> (8800), and a time <06256 to hate <08130 sane>> (8800); a time <06256 of war <04421 milchamah>, and a time <{06256} of peace <07965 shalowm>. 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <{06256} to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <{06256} to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <{06256} to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <{06256} to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <{06256} to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <{06256} to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <{06256} to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <{06256} to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <{06256} to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <{06256} to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <{06256} to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <{06256} to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <{06256} to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <{06256} to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <{06256} to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <{06256} to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <{06256} to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <{06256} to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <{06256} to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <{06256} to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 06256 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <{06256} and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> (8799) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <{06256} there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 06256 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in due season <{06256} , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 06256 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <{06256} wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <{06256} to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <{06256} to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <{06256} to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <{06256} to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 06256 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <{06256} : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 06256 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <{06256} , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 06256 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <{06256} : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 06256 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <{06256} and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 06294 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <{06294} pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 06310 Ecc _ 06 _ 07 6 All the labour <05999 of man <00120 >adam> is for his mouth <{06310} peh>, and yet the appetite <05315 nephesh> is not filled <04390 male>> (8735). 06310 Ecc _ 08 _ 02 I counsel thee to keep <08104 shamar> (8798) the king's <04428 melek> commandment <{06310} peh>, and that in regard <01700 dibrah> of the oath <07621 sh@buw of God <00430 >elohiym>. 06310 Ecc _ 10 _ 12 6 The words <01697 dabar> of a wise man's <02450 chakam> mouth <{06310} peh> are gracious <02580 chen>; but the lips <08193 saphah> of a fool <03684 k@ciyl> will swallow up <01104 bala<> (8762) himself. 06310 Ecc _ 10 _ 13 The beginning <08462 t@chillah> of the words <01697 dabar> of his mouth <06310 peh> is foolishness <05531 cikluwth>: and the end <00319 >achariyth> of his talk <{06310} peh> is mischievous <07451 ra<> madness <01948 howleluwth>. 06310 Ecc _ 10 _ 13 The beginning <08462 t@chillah> of the words <01697 dabar> of his mouth <{06310} peh> is foolishness <05531 cikluwth>: and the end <00319 >achariyth> of his talk <06310 peh> is mischievous <07451 ra<> madness <01948 howleluwth>. 06310 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <{06310} peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 06310 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <{06310} peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 06341 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <{06341} pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 06437 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <{06437} panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 06437 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <{06437} panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 06440 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 6 Cast <07971 shalach> (8761) thy bread <03899 lechem> upon <{06440} paniym> the waters <04325 mayim>: for thou shalt find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it after many <07230 rob> days <03117 yowm>. 06440 Ecc _ 07 _ 03 Sorrow <03708 ka is better <02896 towb> than laughter <07814 s@chowq>: for by the sadness <07455 roa<> of the countenance <{06440} paniym> the heart <03820 leb> is made better <03190 yatab> (8799). 06440 Ecc _ 02 _ 09 So I was great <01431 gadal> (8804), and increased <03254 yacaph> (8689) more than all that were before <{06440} paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: also my wisdom <02451 chokmah> remained <05975 (8804) with me. 06440 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, as an error <07684 sh@gagah> which proceedeth <03318 yatsa>> (8802) from <{06440} paniym> the ruler <07989 shalliyt>: 06440 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <03426 yesh> any thing <01697 dabar> whereof it may be said <00559 >amar> (8799), See <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this is new <02319 chadash>? it hath been already <03528 k@bar> of old time <05769 , which was before <{06440} paniym> us. 06440 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <{06440} paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 06440 Ecc _ 08 _ 13 But it shall not be well <02896 towb> with the wicked <07563 rasha<>, neither shall he prolong <00748 >arak> (8686) his days <03117 yowm>, which are as a shadow <06738 tsel>; because he feareth <03373 yare>> not before <{06440} paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. 06440 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <{06440} paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 06440 Ecc _ 04 _ 16 There is no end <07093 qets> of all the people <05971 , even of all that have been before <{06440} paniym> them: they also that come after <00314 >acharown> shall not rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in him. Surely this also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 06440 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <{06440} paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 06440 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <{06440} paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 06440 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <{06440} paniym> me: 06440 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <{06440} paniym> him: 06440 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <{06440} paniym> him. 06440 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <{06440} paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 06440 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <{06440} paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 06440 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <{06440} paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 06440 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <{06440} paniym> them. 06440 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <{06440} paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 06440 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <{06440} paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 06440 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <{06440} paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 06471 Ecc _ 07 _ 22 For oftentimes <{06471} pa <07227 rab> also thine own heart <03820 leb> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) that thou thyself likewise hast cursed <07043 qalal> (8765) others <00312 >acher>. 06471 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <{06471} pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 06508 Ecc _ 02 _ 05 I made <06213 (8804) me gardens <01593 gannah> and orchards <{06508} pardec>, and I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) trees <06086 in them of all kind of fruits <06529 p@riy>: 06529 Ecc _ 02 _ 05 I made <06213 (8804) me gardens <01593 gannah> and orchards <06508 pardec>, and I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) trees <06086 in them of all kind of fruits <{06529} p@riy>: 06555 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <{06555} parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 06555 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> (8802) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <{06555} parats> (8802) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> (8799) him. 06565 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <{06565} parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 06592 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <{06592} pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 06597 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <{06597} pith>owm> upon them. 06599 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <{06599} pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 06629 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <{06629} tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 06662 Ecc _ 07 _ 20 For there is not a just <{06662} tsaddiyq> man <00120 >adam> upon earth <00776 >erets>, that doeth <06213 (8799) good <02896 towb>, and sinneth <02398 chata>> (8799) not. 06662 Ecc _ 07 _ 16 Be not righteous <{06662} tsaddiyq> over much <07235 rabah> (8687); neither make thyself over <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8691): why shouldest thou destroy <08074 shamem> (8709) thyself? 06662 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> (8799) the righteous <{06662} tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 06662 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <{06662} tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 06662 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <{06662} tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 06662 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <{06662} tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 06662 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <{06662} tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 06662 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <{06662} tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 06664 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 6 And moreover I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh> the place <04725 maqowm> of judgment <04941 mishpat>, that wickedness <07562 resha<> was there; and the place <04725 maqowm> of righteousness <{06664} tsedeq>, that iniquity <07562 resha<> was there. 06664 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <{06664} tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 06664 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <{06664} tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 06738 Ecc _ 08 _ 13 But it shall not be well <02896 towb> with the wicked <07563 rasha<>, neither shall he prolong <00748 >arak> (8686) his days <03117 yowm>, which are as a shadow <{06738} tsel>; because he feareth <03373 yare>> not before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. 06738 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <02451 chokmah> is a defence <{06738} tsel>, and money <03701 keceph> is a defence <06738 tsel>: but the excellency <03504 yithrown> of knowledge <01847 da is, that wisdom <02451 chokmah> giveth life <02421 chayah> (8762) to them that have <01167 ba it. 06738 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <02451 chokmah> is a defence <06738 tsel>, and money <03701 keceph> is a defence <{06738} tsel>: but the excellency <03504 yithrown> of knowledge <01847 da is, that wisdom <02451 chokmah> giveth life <02421 chayah> (8762) to them that have <01167 ba it. 06738 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <{06738} tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 06779 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <06213 (8804) me pools <01295 b@rekah> of water <04325 mayim>, to water <08248 shaqah> (8687) therewith the wood <03293 ya that bringeth forth <{06779} tsamach> (8802) trees <06086 : 06828 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <{06828} tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 06828 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <{06828} tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 06833 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <{06833} tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 06833 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <{06833} tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 06900 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <{06900} q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 06912 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <{06912} qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 06918 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <{06918} qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 06949 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <{06949} qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 06953 Ecc _ 01 _ 12 6 I the Preacher <{06953} qoheleth> was king <04428 melek> over Israel <03478 Yisra>el> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 06953 Ecc _ 12 _ 08 6 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <{06953} qoheleth>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 06953 Ecc _ 01 _ 01 6 The words <01697 dabar> of the Preacher <{06953} qoheleth>, the son <01121 ben> of David <01732 David>, king <04428 melek> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 06953 Ecc _ 01 _ 02 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the Preacher <{06953} qoheleth>, vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 06953 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <{06953} qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 06953 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <{06953} qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 06953 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <{06953} qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 06963 Ecc _ 07 _ 06 For as the crackling <{06963} qowl> of thorns <05518 ciyr> under a pot <05518 ciyr>, so is the laughter <07814 s@chowq> of the fool <03684 k@ciyl>: this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 06963 Ecc _ 05 _ 03 For a dream <02472 chalowm> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) through the multitude <07230 rob> of business <06045 ; and a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> voice <{06963} qowl> is known by multitude <07230 rob> of words <01697 dabar>. 06963 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <{06963} qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 06963 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <{06963} qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 06963 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <{06963} qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 06963 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <{06963} qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 06965 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <{06965} quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 06965 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <{06965} quwm> (8687). 06965 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <{06965} quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 06996 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <{06996} qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 07031 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <{07031} qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 07043 Ecc _ 07 _ 22 For oftentimes <06471 pa <07227 rab> also thine own heart <03820 leb> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) that thou thyself likewise hast cursed <{07043} qalal> (8765) others <00312 >acher>. 07043 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> (8799) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> (8799) thy servant <05650 curse <{07043} qalal> (8764) thee: 07043 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <{07043} qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 07043 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <{07043} qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 07043 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <{07043} qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 07068 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <{07068} qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07068 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <{07068} qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07069 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <{07069} qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 07093 Ecc _ 04 _ 16 There is no end <{07093} qets> of all the people <05971 , even of all that have been before <06440 paniym> them: they also that come after <00314 >acharown> shall not rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in him. Surely this also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07093 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <{07093} qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 07093 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <{07093} qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 07107 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <{07107} qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 07110 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <03117 yowm> also he eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and he hath much <07235 rabah> (8687) sorrow <03707 ka (8804) and wrath <{07110} qetseph> with his sickness <02483 choliy>. 07114 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the wind <07307 ruwach> shall not sow <02232 zara<> (8799); and he that regardeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the clouds <05645 shall not reap <{07114} qatsar> (8799). 07121 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <{07121} qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 07128 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <{07128} q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 07136 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <{07136} qarah> (8799) to them all. 07136 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <{07136} qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 07136 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <{07136} qarah> (8799) to them all. 07138 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <{07138} qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 07167 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <{07167} qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 07200 Ecc _ 04 _ 07 6 Then I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and I saw <{07200} ra>ah> (8799) vanity <01892 hebel> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07200 Ecc _ 09 _ 13 6 This <02090 zoh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> have I seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) also under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it seemed great <01419 gadowl> unto me: 07200 Ecc _ 06 _ 01 6 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it is common <07227 rab> among men <00120 >adam>: 07200 Ecc _ 11 _ 07 6 Truly the light <00216 >owr> is sweet <04966 mathowq>, and a pleasant <02896 towb> thing it is for the eyes <05869 to behold <{07200} ra>ah> (8800) the sun <08121 shemesh>: 07200 Ecc _ 07 _ 11 6 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is good <02896 towb> with an inheritance <05159 nachalah>: and by it there is profit <03148 yowther> to them that see <{07200} ra>ah> (8802) the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07200 Ecc _ 06 _ 05 Moreover he hath not seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) the sun <08121 shemesh>, nor known <03045 yada<> (8804) any thing: this <02088 zeh> hath more rest <05183 Nachath> than <02088 zeh> the other. 07200 Ecc _ 10 _ 07 I have seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) servants <05650 upon horses <05483 cuwc>, and princes <08269 sar> walking <01980 halak> (8802) as servants <05650 upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 07200 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the wind <07307 ruwach> shall not sow <02232 zara<> (8799); and he that regardeth <{07200} ra>ah> (8802) the clouds <05645 shall not reap <07114 qatsar> (8799). 07200 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <{07200} ra>ah> (8798) the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>: for who can <03201 yakol> (8799) make that straight <08626 taqan> (8763), which he hath made crooked <05791 (8765)? 07200 Ecc _ 02 _ 13 Then I saw <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) that <03426 yesh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> excelleth <03504 yithrown> folly <05531 cikluwth>, as far as light <00216 >owr> excelleth <03504 yithrown> darkness <02822 choshek>. 07200 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) the travail <06045 , which God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) in it. 07200 Ecc _ 01 _ 14 I have seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) all the works <04639 ma that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>; and, behold, all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07200 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, as an error <07684 sh@gagah> which proceedeth <03318 yatsa>> (8802) from <06440 paniym> the ruler <07989 shalliyt>: 07200 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) all the living <02416 chay> which walk <01980 halak> (8764) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, with the second <08145 sheniy> child <03206 yeled> that shall stand up <05975 (8799) in his stead. 07200 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <{07200} ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 07200 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <03426 yesh> any thing <01697 dabar> whereof it may be said <00559 >amar> (8799), See <{07200} ra>ah> (8798), this is new <02319 chadash>? it hath been already <03528 k@bar> of old time <05769 , which was before <06440 paniym> us. 07200 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and enjoy <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 07200 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <02896 towb> is he than both <08147 sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <05728 been, who hath not seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) the evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07200 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 07200 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <{07200} ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 07200 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 07200 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 6 And moreover I saw <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh> the place <04725 maqowm> of judgment <04941 mishpat>, that wickedness <07562 resha<> was there; and the place <04725 maqowm> of righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, that iniquity <07562 resha<> was there. 07200 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <{07200} ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 07200 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07200 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <{07200} ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 07200 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <{07200} ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 07200 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 07200 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 07200 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <{07200} ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 07200 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 07200 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <{07200} ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 07200 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 07200 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <{07200} ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 07200 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <{07200} ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 07200 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <{07200} ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 07200 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <{07200} ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 07200 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <{07200} ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 07200 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <{07200} ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 07200 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 07200 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <{07200} ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 07200 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <{07200} ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 07200 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <{07200} ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07200 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <{07200} ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 07200 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <{07200} ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 07200 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <{07200} ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 07200 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <{07200} ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 07200 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <{07200} ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 07207 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <{07207} ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 07212 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <{07212} r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 07218 Ecc _ 09 _ 08 Let thy garments <00899 beged> be always <06256 white <03836 laban>; and let thy head <{07218} ro>sh> lack <02637 chacer> (8799) no ointment <08081 shemen>. 07218 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <{07218} ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 07218 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <{07218} ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 07223 Ecc _ 01 _ 11 There is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of former <{07223} ri>shown> things; neither shall there be any remembrance <02146 zikrown> of things that are to come <00314 >acharown> with those that shall come after <00314 >acharown>. 07223 Ecc _ 07 _ 10 Say <00559 >amar> (8799) not thou, What is the cause that the former <{07223} ri>shown> days <03117 yowm> were better <02896 towb> than these? for thou dost not enquire <07592 sha>al> (8804) wisely <02451 chokmah> concerning this. 07225 Ecc _ 07 _ 08 Better <02896 towb> is the end <00319 >achariyth> of a thing <01697 dabar> than the beginning <{07225} re>shiyth> thereof: and the patient <00750 >arek> in spirit <07307 ruwach> is better <02896 towb> than the proud <01362 gabahh> in spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07227 Ecc _ 06 _ 01 6 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it is common <{07227} rab> among men <00120 >adam>: 07227 Ecc _ 10 _ 06 Folly <05529 cekel> is set <05414 nathan> (8738) in great <{07227} rab> dignity <04791 marowm>, and the rich <06223 sit <03427 yashab> (8799) in low place <08216 shephel>. 07227 Ecc _ 07 _ 22 For oftentimes <06471 pa <{07227} rab> also thine own heart <03820 leb> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) that thou thyself likewise hast cursed <07043 qalal> (8765) others <00312 >acher>. 07227 Ecc _ 08 _ 06 6 Because to every purpose <02656 chephets> there is <03426 yesh> time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>, therefore the misery <07451 ra<> of man <00120 >adam> is great <{07227} rab> upon him. 07227 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <{07227} rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 07227 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <{07227} rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 07227 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <{07227} rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 07227 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <{07227} rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 07230 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 6 Cast <07971 shalach> (8761) thy bread <03899 lechem> upon <06440 paniym> the waters <04325 mayim>: for thou shalt find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it after many <{07230} rob> days <03117 yowm>. 07230 Ecc _ 05 _ 07 For in the multitude <{07230} rob> of dreams <02472 chalowm> and many <07235 rabah> (8687) words <01697 dabar> there are also divers vanities <01892 hebel>: but fear <03372 yare>> (8798) thou God <00430 >elohiym>. 07230 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <07230 rob> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is much <{07230} rob> grief <03708 ka: and he that increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) knowledge <01847 da increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) sorrow <04341 mak>ob>. 07230 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <{07230} rob> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is much <07230 rob> grief <03708 ka: and he that increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) knowledge <01847 da increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) sorrow <04341 mak>ob>. 07230 Ecc _ 05 _ 03 For a dream <02472 chalowm> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) through the multitude <{07230} rob> of business <06045 ; and a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> voice <06963 qowl> is known by multitude <07230 rob> of words <01697 dabar>. 07230 Ecc _ 05 _ 03 For a dream <02472 chalowm> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) through the multitude <07230 rob> of business <06045 ; and a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> voice <06963 qowl> is known by multitude <{07230} rob> of words <01697 dabar>. 07231 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <{07231} rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 07235 Ecc _ 07 _ 17 Be not over much <{07235} rabah> (8687) wicked <07561 rasha<> (8799), neither be thou foolish <05530 cakal>: why shouldest thou die <04191 muwth> (8799) before thy time <06256 ? 07235 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 6 Seeing there be <03426 yesh> many <07235 rabah> (8687) things <01697 dabar> that increase <{07235} rabah> (8688) vanity <01892 hebel>, what is man <00120 >adam> the better <03148 yowther>? 07235 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 6 Seeing there be <03426 yesh> many <{07235} rabah> (8687) things <01697 dabar> that increase <07235 rabah> (8688) vanity <01892 hebel>, what is man <00120 >adam> the better <03148 yowther>? 07235 Ecc _ 07 _ 16 Be not righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> over much <{07235} rabah> (8687); neither make thyself over <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8691): why shouldest thou destroy <08074 shamem> (8709) thyself? 07235 Ecc _ 05 _ 07 For in the multitude <07230 rob> of dreams <02472 chalowm> and many <{07235} rabah> (8687) words <01697 dabar> there are also divers vanities <01892 hebel>: but fear <03372 yare>> (8798) thou God <00430 >elohiym>. 07235 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <03117 yowm> also he eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and he hath much <{07235} rabah> (8687) sorrow <03707 ka (8804) and wrath <07110 qetseph> with his sickness <02483 choliy>. 07235 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <{07235} rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 07235 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <05530 cakal> also is full <{07235} rabah> (8686) of words <01697 dabar>: a man <00120 >adam> cannot tell <03045 yada<> (8799) what shall be; and what shall be after <00310 >achar> him, who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him? 07235 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <{07235} rabah> (8687) remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <06031 (8688) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 07235 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <{07235} rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 07235 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <{07235} rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 07235 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <{07235} rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 07235 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <{07235} rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 07235 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <{07235} rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 07235 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <{07235} rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 07235 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <{07235} rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 07235 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <{07235} rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 07235 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <{07235} rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 07272 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <{07272} regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 07291 Ecc _ 03 _ 15 That which hath been is now <03528 k@bar>; and that which is to be hath already <03528 k@bar> been; and God <00430 >elohiym> requireth <01245 baqash> (8762) that which is past <{07291} radaph> (8737). 07307 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8762) in thy spirit <{07307} ruwach> to be angry <03707 ka (8800): for anger <03708 ka resteth <05117 nuwach> (8799) in the bosom <02436 cheyq> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 07307 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the wind <{07307} ruwach> shall not sow <02232 zara<> (8799); and he that regardeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the clouds <05645 shall not reap <07114 qatsar> (8799). 07307 Ecc _ 04 _ 06 Better <02896 towb> is an handful <03709 kaph> with quietness <05183 Nachath>, than both the hands <02651 chophen> full <04393 m@lo>> with travail <05999 and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <{07307} ruwach>. 07307 Ecc _ 01 _ 14 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the works <04639 ma that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>; and, behold, all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <{07307} ruwach>. 07307 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <06083 return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to the earth <00776 >erets> as it was: and the spirit <{07307} ruwach> shall return <07725 shuwb> (8799) unto God <00430 >elohiym> who gave <05414 nathan> (8804) it. 07307 Ecc _ 06 _ 09 Better <02896 towb> is the sight <04758 mar>eh> of the eyes <05869 than the wandering <01980 halak> (8800) of the desire <05315 nephesh>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <{07307} ruwach>. 07307 Ecc _ 07 _ 08 Better <02896 towb> is the end <00319 >achariyth> of a thing <01697 dabar> than the beginning <07225 re>shiyth> thereof: and the patient <00750 >arek> in spirit <07307 ruwach> is better <02896 towb> than the proud <01362 gabahh> in spirit <{07307} ruwach>. 07307 Ecc _ 07 _ 08 Better <02896 towb> is the end <00319 >achariyth> of a thing <01697 dabar> than the beginning <07225 re>shiyth> thereof: and the patient <00750 >arek> in spirit <{07307} ruwach> is better <02896 towb> than the proud <01362 gabahh> in spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07307 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <{07307} ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 07307 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <{07307} ruwach>. 07307 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <{07307} ruwach>? 07307 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <{07307} ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 07307 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <{07307} ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 07307 Ecc _ 04 _ 16 There is no end <07093 qets> of all the people <05971 , even of all that have been before <06440 paniym> them: they also that come after <00314 >acharown> shall not rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in him. Surely this also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07475 ra of spirit <{07307} ruwach>. 07307 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <{07307} ruwach>. 07307 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <{07307} ruwach>. 07307 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <{07307} ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 07307 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <{07307} ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 07307 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <{07307} ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 07307 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <{07307} ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07307 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <{07307} ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 07307 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <{07307} ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 07307 Ecc _ 03 _ 19 For that which befalleth <04745 miqreh> the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> befalleth <04745 miqreh> beasts <00929 b@hemah>; even one thing <00259 >echad> befalleth <04745 miqreh> them: as the one dieth <04194 maveth>, so dieth <04194 maveth> the other <02088 zeh>; yea, they have all one <00259 >echad> breath <{07307} ruwach>; so that a man <00120 >adam> hath no preeminence <04195 mowthar> above a beast <00929 b@hemah>: for all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 07307 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <{07307} ruwach>. 07324 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <{07324} ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 07326 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <{07326} ruwsh> (8802). 07326 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <{07326} ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 07350 Ecc _ 07 _ 24 That which is far off <{07350} rachowq>, and exceeding deep <06013 , who can find it out <04672 matsa>> (8799)? 07350 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 6 All this <02090 zoh> have I proved <05254 nacah> (8765) by wisdom <02451 chokmah>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804), I will be wise <02449 chakam> (8799); but it was far <{07350} rachowq> from me. 07368 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <{07368} rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 07368 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <{07368} rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 07451 Ecc _ 06 _ 01 6 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <{07451} ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it is common <07227 rab> among men <00120 >adam>: 07451 Ecc _ 08 _ 06 6 Because to every purpose <02656 chephets> there is <03426 yesh> time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>, therefore the misery <{07451} ra<> of man <00120 >adam> is great <07227 rab> upon him. 07451 Ecc _ 11 _ 02 Give <05414 nathan> (8798) a portion <02506 cheleq> to seven <07651 sheba<>, and also to eight <08083 sh@moneh>; for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not what evil <{07451} ra<> shall be upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 07451 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <06239 perish <00006 >abad> (8804) by evil <{07451} ra<> travail <06045 : and he begetteth <03205 yalad> (8689) a son <01121 ben>, and there is nothing <03972 m@uwmah> in his hand <03027 yad>. 07451 Ecc _ 10 _ 13 The beginning <08462 t@chillah> of the words <01697 dabar> of his mouth <06310 peh> is foolishness <05531 cikluwth>: and the end <00319 >achariyth> of his talk <06310 peh> is mischievous <{07451} ra<> madness <01948 howleluwth>. 07451 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <{07451} ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, as an error <07684 sh@gagah> which proceedeth <03318 yatsa>> (8802) from <06440 paniym> the ruler <07989 shalliyt>: 07451 Ecc _ 12 _ 14 For God <00430 >elohiym> shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) every work <04639 ma into judgment <04941 mishpat>, with every secret thing <05956 (8737), whether it be good <02896 towb>, or whether it be evil <{07451} ra<>. 07451 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <02896 towb> is he than both <08147 sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <05728 been, who hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the evil <{07451} ra<> work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07451 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <{07451} ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 07451 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> (8685) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <05674 (8685) evil <{07451} ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 07451 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <{07451} ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 07451 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <{07451} ra<>. 07451 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <{07451} ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 07451 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <{07451} ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07451 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <{07451} ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 07451 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <{07451} ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 07451 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <{07451} ra<>. 07451 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <{07451} ra<>. 07451 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <{07451} ra<>. 07451 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <{07451} ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 07451 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <{07451} ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 07451 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <{07451} ra<>. 07451 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <{07451} ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 07451 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <{07451} ra<>. 07451 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <{07451} ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 07451 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <{07451} ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 07451 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <{07451} ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 07451 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <{07451} ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 07451 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <{07451} ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 07451 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <{07451} ra<> travail <06045 . 07451 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <{07451} ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 07453 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <{07453} rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07455 Ecc _ 07 _ 03 Sorrow <03708 ka is better <02896 towb> than laughter <07814 s@chowq>: for by the sadness <{07455} roa<> of the countenance <06440 paniym> the heart <03820 leb> is made better <03190 yatab> (8799). 07462 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <{07462} ra (8802). 07469 Ecc _ 04 _ 06 Better <02896 towb> is an handful <03709 kaph> with quietness <05183 Nachath>, than both the hands <02651 chophen> full <04393 m@lo>> with travail <05999 and vexation <{07469} r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07469 Ecc _ 01 _ 14 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the works <04639 ma that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>; and, behold, all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <{07469} r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07469 Ecc _ 06 _ 09 Better <02896 towb> is the sight <04758 mar>eh> of the eyes <05869 than the wandering <01980 halak> (8800) of the desire <05315 nephesh>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <{07469} r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07469 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <{07469} r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07469 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <{07469} r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07469 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <{07469} r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07469 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <{07469} r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07475 Ecc _ 02 _ 22 For what hath <01933 hava>> (8802) man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 , and of the vexation <{07475} ra of his heart <03820 leb>, wherein <01931 huw>> he hath laboured <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 07475 Ecc _ 04 _ 16 There is no end <07093 qets> of all the people <05971 , even of all that have been before <06440 paniym> them: they also that come after <00314 >acharown> shall not rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in him. Surely this also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <{07475} ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07475 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <{07475} ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 07495 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <{07495} rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 07521 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <{07521} ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 07533 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <{07533} ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 07533 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <{07533} ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 07540 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <{07540} raqad> (8800); 07543 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <{07543} raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 07561 Ecc _ 07 _ 17 Be not over much <07235 rabah> (8687) wicked <{07561} rasha<> (8799), neither be thou foolish <05530 cakal>: why shouldest thou die <04191 muwth> (8799) before thy time <06256 ? 07562 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 6 And moreover I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh> the place <04725 maqowm> of judgment <04941 mishpat>, that wickedness <07562 resha<> was there; and the place <04725 maqowm> of righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, that iniquity <{07562} resha<> was there. 07562 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 6 And moreover I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh> the place <04725 maqowm> of judgment <04941 mishpat>, that wickedness <{07562} resha<> was there; and the place <04725 maqowm> of righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, that iniquity <07562 resha<> was there. 07562 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <{07562} resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 07562 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <{07562} resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 07563 Ecc _ 08 _ 13 But it shall not be well <02896 towb> with the wicked <{07563} rasha<>, neither shall he prolong <00748 >arak> (8686) his days <03117 yowm>, which are as a shadow <06738 tsel>; because he feareth <03373 yare>> not before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. 07563 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> (8799) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <{07563} rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 07563 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <{07563} rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 07563 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <{07563} rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 07563 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <{07563} rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 07563 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <{07563} rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 07563 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <{07563} rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 07576 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <{07576} rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 07585 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <{07585} sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 07592 Ecc _ 07 _ 10 Say <00559 >amar> (8799) not thou, What is the cause that the former <07223 ri>shown> days <03117 yowm> were better <02896 towb> than these? for thou dost not enquire <{07592} sha>al> (8804) wisely <02451 chokmah> concerning this. 07592 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <{07592} sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 07602 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> (8804), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> (8804), and hasteth <{07602} sha>aph> (8802) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> (8802). 07621 Ecc _ 08 _ 02 I counsel thee to keep <08104 shamar> (8798) the king's <04428 melek> commandment <06310 peh>, and that in regard <01700 dibrah> of the oath <{07621} sh@buw of God <00430 >elohiym>. 07621 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <{07621} sh@buw. 07623 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <{07623} shabach> (8764) the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) which are already <03528 k@bar> dead <04191 muwth> (8804) more than the living <02416 chay> which are yet <05728 alive <02416 chay>. 07623 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <{07623} shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07646 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <{07646} saba<> (8799) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 07646 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <{07646} saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 07646 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <{07646} saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 07646 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <{07646} saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 07647 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <{07647} saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 07650 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <{07650} shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 07651 Ecc _ 11 _ 02 Give <05414 nathan> (8798) a portion <02506 cheleq> to seven <{07651} sheba<>, and also to eight <08083 sh@moneh>; for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not what evil <07451 ra<> shall be upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 07665 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <{07665} shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 07684 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, as an error <{07684} sh@gagah> which proceedeth <03318 yatsa>> (8802) from <06440 paniym> the ruler <07989 shalliyt>: 07684 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <{07684} sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 07704 Ecc _ 05 _ 09 6 Moreover the profit <03504 yithrown> of the earth <00776 >erets> is for all: the king <04428 melek> himself is served <05647 (8738) by the field <{07704} sadeh>. 07705 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <{07705} shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 07705 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <{07705} shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 07725 Ecc _ 04 _ 07 6 Then I returned <{07725} shuwb> (8804), and I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8799) vanity <01892 hebel> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 07725 Ecc _ 03 _ 20 All go <01980 halak> (8802) unto one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>; all are of the dust <06083 , and all turn <{07725} shuwb> <00> to dust <06083 again <07725 shuwb> (8804). 07725 Ecc _ 03 _ 20 All go <01980 halak> (8802) unto one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>; all are of the dust <06083 , and all turn <07725 shuwb> <00> to dust <06083 again <{07725} shuwb> (8804). 07725 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <06083 return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to the earth <00776 >erets> as it was: and the spirit <07307 ruwach> shall return <{07725} shuwb> (8799) unto God <00430 >elohiym> who gave <05414 nathan> (8804) it. 07725 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <06083 return <{07725} shuwb> (8799) to the earth <00776 >erets> as it was: and the spirit <07307 ruwach> shall return <07725 shuwb> (8799) unto God <00430 >elohiym> who gave <05414 nathan> (8804) it. 07725 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <05645 return <{07725} shuwb> (8804) after <00310 >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 07725 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <{07725} shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 07725 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <{07725} shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 07725 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <{07725} shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 07725 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <{07725} shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 07725 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <{07725} shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 07784 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <{07784} shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 07784 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <{07784} shuwq>: 07814 Ecc _ 02 _ 02 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) of laughter <{07814} s@chowq>, It is mad <01984 halal> (8781): and of mirth <08057 simchah>, What <02090 zoh> doeth <06213 (8802) it? 07814 Ecc _ 07 _ 06 For as the crackling <06963 qowl> of thorns <05518 ciyr> under a pot <05518 ciyr>, so is the laughter <{07814} s@chowq> of the fool <03684 k@ciyl>: this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 07814 Ecc _ 07 _ 03 Sorrow <03708 ka is better <02896 towb> than laughter <{07814} s@chowq>: for by the sadness <07455 roa<> of the countenance <06440 paniym> the heart <03820 leb> is made better <03190 yatab> (8799). 07814 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <06213 (8802) for laughter <{07814} s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> (8762) <02416 chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <06030 (8799) all things. 07817 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <{07817} shachach> (8735); 07832 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <{07832} sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 07839 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> (8685) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <05674 (8685) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <{07839} shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 07891 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <{07891} shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 07891 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <{07891} shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 07892 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <02896 towb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800) the rebuke <01606 g@ of the wise <02450 chakam>, than for a man <00376 >iysh> to hear <08085 shama<> (8802) the song <{07892} shiyr> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 07892 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <{07892} shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 07901 Ecc _ 04 _ 11 Again <01571 gam>, if two <08147 sh@nayim> lie together <{07901} shakab> (8799), then they have heat <02552 chamam> (8804): but how can one <00259 >echad> be warm <03179 yacham> (8799) alone? 07901 Ecc _ 02 _ 23 For all his days <03117 yowm> are sorrows <04341 mak>ob>, and his travail <06045 grief <03708 ka; yea, his heart <03820 leb> taketh not rest <{07901} shakab> (8804) in the night <03915 layil>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 07911 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <{07911} shakach> (8738). 07911 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <{07911} shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 07911 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <{07911} shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 07939 Ecc _ 04 _ 09 Two <08147 sh@nayim> are better <02896 towb> than one <00259 >echad>; because they have <03426 yesh> a good <02896 towb> reward <{07939} sakar> for their labour <05999 . 07939 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <{07939} sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 07945 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <{07945} shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 07965 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <06256 to love <00157 >ahab> (8800), and a time <06256 to hate <08130 sane>> (8800); a time <06256 of war <04421 milchamah>, and a time <06256 of peace <{07965} shalowm>. 07971 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 6 Cast <{07971} shalach> (8761) thy bread <03899 lechem> upon <06440 paniym> the waters <04325 mayim>: for thou shalt find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it after many <07230 rob> days <03117 yowm>. 07980 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <{07980} shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 07980 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <{07980} shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 07980 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <{07980} shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 07980 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <{07980} shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 07983 Ecc _ 08 _ 04 Where the word <01697 dabar> of a king <04428 melek> is, there is power <{07983} shiltown>: and who may say <00559 >amar> (8799) unto him, What doest <06213 (8799) thou? 07983 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <{07983} shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 07989 Ecc _ 07 _ 19 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> strengtheneth <05810 (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> more than ten <06235 mighty <{07989} shalliyt> men which are in the city <05892 . 07989 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, as an error <07684 sh@gagah> which proceedeth <03318 yatsa>> (8802) from <06440 paniym> the ruler <{07989} shalliyt>: 07989 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <{07989} shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 07993 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <{07993} shalak> (8687); 07993 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <{07993} shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 07999 Ecc _ 05 _ 05 Better <02896 towb> is it that thou shouldest not vow <05087 nadar> (8799), than that thou shouldest vow <05087 nadar> (8799) and not pay <{07999} shalam> (8762). 07999 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <{07999} shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 07999 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <{07999} shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 08027 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <{08027} shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 08034 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 6 A good name <{08034} shem> is better <02896 towb> than precious <02896 towb> ointment <08081 shemen>; and the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth> than the day <03117 yowm> of one's birth <03205 yalad> (8736). 08034 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) in with vanity <01892 hebel>, and departeth <03212 yalak> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and his name <{08034} shem> shall be covered <03680 kacah> (8792) with darkness <02822 choshek>. 08034 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <{08034} shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 08040 Ecc _ 10 _ 02 A wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> is at his right hand <03225 yamiyn>; but a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> heart <03820 leb> at his left <{08040} s@mo>wl>. 08055 Ecc _ 03 _ 12 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that there is no good <02896 towb> in them, but for a man to rejoice <{08055} samach> (8800), and to do <06213 (8800) good <02896 towb> in his life <02416 chay>. 08055 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <06213 (8802) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <{08055} samach> (8762) <02416 chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <06030 (8799) all things. 08055 Ecc _ 04 _ 16 There is no end <07093 qets> of all the people <05971 , even of all that have been before <06440 paniym> them: they also that come after <00314 >acharown> shall not rejoice <{08055} samach> (8799) in him. Surely this also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 08055 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <{08055} samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 08055 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <{08055} samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 08055 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <{08055} samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 08055 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <{08055} samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 08055 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <{08055} samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 08056 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <{08056} sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 08057 Ecc _ 02 _ 02 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) of laughter <07814 s@chowq>, It is mad <01984 halal> (8781): and of mirth <{08057} simchah>, What <02090 zoh> doeth <06213 (8802) it? 08057 Ecc _ 07 _ 04 The heart <03820 leb> of the wise <02450 chakam> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>; but the heart <03820 leb> of fools <03684 k@ciyl> is in the house <01004 bayith> of mirth <{08057} simchah>. 08057 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> (8687) remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <06031 (8688) him in the joy <{08057} simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 08057 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <{08057} simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 08057 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <{08057} simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 08057 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <{08057} simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 08057 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <{08057} simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 08057 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <{08057} simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 08064 Ecc _ 03 _ 01 6 To every thing there is a season <02165 z@man>, and a time <06256 to every purpose <02656 chephets> under the heaven <{08064} shamayim>: 08064 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <{08064} shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 08064 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <{08064} shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 08064 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <{08064} shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 08064 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <{08064} shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 08074 Ecc _ 07 _ 16 Be not righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> over much <07235 rabah> (8687); neither make thyself over <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8691): why shouldest thou destroy <{08074} shamem> (8709) thyself? 08081 Ecc _ 09 _ 08 Let thy garments <00899 beged> be always <06256 white <03836 laban>; and let thy head <07218 ro>sh> lack <02637 chacer> (8799) no ointment <{08081} shemen>. 08081 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 6 A good name <08034 shem> is better <02896 towb> than precious <02896 towb> ointment <{08081} shemen>; and the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth> than the day <03117 yowm> of one's birth <03205 yalad> (8736). 08081 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <{08081} shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 08083 Ecc _ 11 _ 02 Give <05414 nathan> (8798) a portion <02506 cheleq> to seven <07651 sheba<>, and also to eight <{08083} sh@moneh>; for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not what evil <07451 ra<> shall be upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 08085 Ecc _ 09 _ 17 The words <01697 dabar> of wise <02450 chakam> men are heard <{08085} shama<> (8737) in quiet <05183 Nachath> more than the cry <02201 za of him that ruleth <04910 mashal> (8802) among fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 08085 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> (8799) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <{08085} shama<> (8799) thy servant <05650 curse <07043 qalal> (8764) thee: 08085 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <02896 towb> to hear <{08085} shama<> (8800) the rebuke <01606 g@ of the wise <02450 chakam>, than for a man <00376 >iysh> to hear <08085 shama<> (8802) the song <07892 shiyr> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 08085 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <02896 towb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800) the rebuke <01606 g@ of the wise <02450 chakam>, than for a man <00376 >iysh> to hear <{08085} shama<> (8802) the song <07892 shiyr> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 08085 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <{08085} shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 08085 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <{08085} shama<> (8737). 08085 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <{08085} shama<> (8800). 08085 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <{08085} shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 08104 Ecc _ 08 _ 02 I counsel thee to keep <{08104} shamar> (8798) the king's <04428 melek> commandment <06310 peh>, and that in regard <01700 dibrah> of the oath <07621 sh@buw of God <00430 >elohiym>. 08104 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <{08104} shamar> (8802) the wind <07307 ruwach> shall not sow <02232 zara<> (8799); and he that regardeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the clouds <05645 shall not reap <07114 qatsar> (8799). 08104 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <{08104} shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 08104 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <{08104} shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 08104 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <{08104} shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 08104 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <{08104} shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 08104 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <{08104} shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 08104 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <{08104} shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 08104 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <{08104} shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 08121 Ecc _ 04 _ 07 6 Then I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8799) vanity <01892 hebel> under the sun <{08121} shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 01 _ 03 What profit <03504 yithrown> hath a man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 which he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>? 08121 Ecc _ 09 _ 13 6 This <02090 zoh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) also under the sun <{08121} shemesh>, and it seemed great <01419 gadowl> unto me: 08121 Ecc _ 06 _ 01 6 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>, and it is common <07227 rab> among men <00120 >adam>: 08121 Ecc _ 11 _ 07 6 Truly the light <00216 >owr> is sweet <04966 mathowq>, and a pleasant <02896 towb> thing it is for the eyes <05869 to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the sun <{08121} shemesh>: 08121 Ecc _ 07 _ 11 6 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is good <02896 towb> with an inheritance <05159 nachalah>: and by it there is profit <03148 yowther> to them that see <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the sun <{08121} shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 06 _ 05 Moreover he hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the sun <{08121} shemesh>, nor known <03045 yada<> (8804) any thing: this <02088 zeh> hath more rest <05183 Nachath> than <02088 zeh> the other. 08121 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <{08121} shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> (8804), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> (8804), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> (8802) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> (8802). 08121 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> (8804), and the sun <{08121} shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> (8804), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> (8802) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> (8802). 08121 Ecc _ 01 _ 09 6 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done <06213 (8738) is that which shall be done <06213 (8735): and there is no new <02319 chadash> thing under the sun <{08121} shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <05437 cabab> (8804) to cause <02976 ya>ash> <00> my heart <03820 leb> to despair <02976 ya>ash> (8763) of all the labour <05999 which I took <05998 (8804) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 01 _ 14 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the works <04639 ma that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>; and, behold, all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 08121 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>, as an error <07684 sh@gagah> which proceedeth <03318 yatsa>> (8802) from <06440 paniym> the ruler <07989 shalliyt>: 08121 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the living <02416 chay> which walk <01980 halak> (8764) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>, with the second <08145 sheniy> child <03206 yeled> that shall stand up <05975 (8799) in his stead. 08121 Ecc _ 02 _ 22 For what hath <01933 hava>> (8802) man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 , and of the vexation <07475 ra of his heart <03820 leb>, wherein <01931 huw>> he hath laboured <06001 under the sun <{08121} shemesh>? 08121 Ecc _ 02 _ 18 Yea, I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) all my labour <05999 which I had taken <06001 under the sun <{08121} shemesh>: because I should leave <03240 yanach> (8686) it unto the man <00120 >adam> that shall be after <00310 >achar> me. 08121 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <02896 towb> is he than both <08147 sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <05728 been, who hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <{08121} shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <05645 return <07725 shuwb> (8804) after <00310 >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 08121 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 08121 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 6 And moreover I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <{08121} shemesh> the place <04725 maqowm> of judgment <04941 mishpat>, that wickedness <07562 resha<> was there; and the place <04725 maqowm> of righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, that iniquity <07562 resha<> was there. 08121 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <{08121} shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 08121 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 08121 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 08121 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <{08121} shemesh>? 08121 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <{08121} shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 08121 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 08121 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <{08121} shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <{08121} shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <{08121} shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <{08121} shemesh>. 08121 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <{08121} shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 08121 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 08121 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <{08121} shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 08130 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <06256 to love <00157 >ahab> (8800), and a time <06256 to hate <{08130} sane>> (8800); a time <06256 of war <04421 milchamah>, and a time <06256 of peace <07965 shalowm>. 08130 Ecc _ 02 _ 18 Yea, I hated <{08130} sane>> (8804) all my labour <05999 which I had taken <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because I should leave <03240 yanach> (8686) it unto the man <00120 >adam> that shall be after <00310 >achar> me. 08130 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <{08130} sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 08132 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <{08132} shana> (8792). 08135 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <{08135} sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 08135 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <{08135} sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 08141 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <{08141} shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 08141 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <{08141} shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 08141 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <{08141} shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 08141 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <{08141} shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 08141 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <{08141} shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 08142 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <{08142} shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 08142 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <{08142} shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 08145 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the living <02416 chay> which walk <01980 halak> (8764) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, with the second <{08145} sheniy> child <03206 yeled> that shall stand up <05975 (8799) in his stead. 08145 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <{08145} sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 08145 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <{08145} sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 08147 Ecc _ 04 _ 09 Two <{08147} sh@nayim> are better <02896 towb> than one <00259 >echad>; because they have <03426 yesh> a good <02896 towb> reward <07939 sakar> for their labour <05999 . 08147 Ecc _ 04 _ 11 Again <01571 gam>, if two <{08147} sh@nayim> lie together <07901 shakab> (8799), then they have heat <02552 chamam> (8804): but how can one <00259 >echad> be warm <03179 yacham> (8799) alone? 08147 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <02896 towb> is he than both <{08147} sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <05728 been, who hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 08147 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <{08147} sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 08147 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <{08147} sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 08193 Ecc _ 10 _ 12 6 The words <01697 dabar> of a wise man's <02450 chakam> mouth <06310 peh> are gracious <02580 chen>; but the lips <{08193} saphah> of a fool <03684 k@ciyl> will swallow up <01104 bala<> (8762) himself. 08198 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <{08198} shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 08199 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <{08199} shaphat> (8799) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 08216 Ecc _ 10 _ 06 Folly <05529 cekel> is set <05414 nathan> (8738) in great <07227 rab> dignity <04791 marowm>, and the rich <06223 sit <03427 yashab> (8799) in low place <{08216} shephel>. 08217 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <{08217} shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 08220 Ecc _ 10 _ 18 By much slothfulness <06103 the building <04746 m@qareh> decayeth <04355 makak> (8735); and through idleness <{08220} shiphluwth> of the hands <03027 yad> the house <01004 bayith> droppeth through <01811 dalaph> (8799). 08247 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <{08247} shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 08248 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <06213 (8804) me pools <01295 b@rekah> of water <04325 mayim>, to water <{08248} shaqah> (8687) therewith the wood <03293 ya that bringeth forth <06779 tsamach> (8802) trees <06086 : 08269 Ecc _ 10 _ 16 6 Woe <00337 >iy> to thee, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is a child <05288 na, and thy princes <{08269} sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in the morning <01242 boqer>! 08269 Ecc _ 10 _ 07 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) servants <05650 upon horses <05483 cuwc>, and princes <{08269} sar> walking <01980 halak> (8802) as servants <05650 upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 08269 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <{08269} sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in due season <06256 , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 08354 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <{08354} shathah> (8804), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 08354 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <{08354} shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 08354 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <{08354} shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 08354 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <{08354} shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 08354 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <{08354} shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 08358 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in due season <06256 , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <{08358} sh@thiy>! 08393 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <{08393} t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 08446 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <{08446} tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 08446 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <{08446} tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 08446 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <{08446} tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 08462 Ecc _ 10 _ 13 The beginning <{08462} t@chillah> of the words <01697 dabar> of his mouth <06310 peh> is foolishness <05531 cikluwth>: and the end <00319 >achariyth> of his talk <06310 peh> is mischievous <07451 ra<> madness <01948 howleluwth>. 08539 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <{08539} tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 08588 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <{08588} ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 08609 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <{08609} taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 08623 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <{08623} taqqiyph> than he. 08626 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798) the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>: for who can <03201 yakol> (8799) make that straight <{08626} taqan> (8763), which he hath made crooked <05791 (8765)? 08626 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 (8794) cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be made straight <{08626} taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be numbered <04487 manah> (8736). 08626 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <{08626} taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 08630 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <{08630} taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 6 Ecc _ 01 _ 01 {6} The words <01697 dabar> of the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, the son <01121 ben> of David <01732 David>, king <04428 melek> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 6 Ecc _ 01 _ 09 {6} The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done <06213 (8738) is that which shall be done <06213 (8735): and there is no new <02319 chadash> thing under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 6 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 {6} One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 6 Ecc _ 01 _ 12 {6} I the Preacher <06953 qoheleth> was king <04428 melek> over Israel <03478 Yisra>el> in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>. 6 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 {6} I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 6 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 {6} Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 6 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 {6} And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 6 Ecc _ 03 _ 01 {6} To every thing there is a season <02165 z@man>, and a time <06256 to every purpose <02656 chephets> under the heaven <08064 shamayim>: 6 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 {6} And moreover I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh> the place <04725 maqowm> of judgment <04941 mishpat>, that wickedness <07562 resha<> was there; and the place <04725 maqowm> of righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, that iniquity <07562 resha<> was there. 6 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 {6} He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 6 Ecc _ 04 _ 07 {6} Then I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8799) vanity <01892 hebel> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 6 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 {6} Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 6 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 {6} So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 6 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 {6} Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 6 Ecc _ 05 _ 09 {6} Moreover the profit <03504 yithrown> of the earth <00776 >erets> is for all: the king <04428 melek> himself is served <05647 (8738) by the field <07704 sadeh>. 6 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 {6} When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 6 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 {6} Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 6 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 {6} Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 6 Ecc _ 06 _ 07 {6} All the labour <05999 of man <00120 >adam> is for his mouth <06310 peh>, and yet the appetite <05315 nephesh> is not filled <04390 male>> (8735). 6 Ecc _ 06 _ 01 {6} There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it is common <07227 rab> among men <00120 >adam>: 6 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 {6} Seeing there be <03426 yesh> many <07235 rabah> (8687) things <01697 dabar> that increase <07235 rabah> (8688) vanity <01892 hebel>, what is man <00120 >adam> the better <03148 yowther>? 6 Ecc _ 07 _ 07 {6} Surely oppression <06233 maketh a wise man <02450 chakam> mad <01984 halal> (8779); and a gift <04979 mattanah> destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) the heart <03820 leb>. 6 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 {6} A good name <08034 shem> is better <02896 towb> than precious <02896 towb> ointment <08081 shemen>; and the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth> than the day <03117 yowm> of one's birth <03205 yalad> (8736). 6 Ecc _ 07 _ 11 {6} Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is good <02896 towb> with an inheritance <05159 nachalah>: and by it there is profit <03148 yowther> to them that see <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the sun <08121 shemesh>. 6 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 {6} All this <02090 zoh> have I proved <05254 nacah> (8765) by wisdom <02451 chokmah>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804), I will be wise <02449 chakam> (8799); but it was far <07350 rachowq> from me. 6 Ecc _ 08 _ 06 {6} Because to every purpose <02656 chephets> there is <03426 yesh> time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>, therefore the misery <07451 ra<> of man <00120 >adam> is great <07227 rab> upon him. 6 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 {6} All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 6 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 {6} Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 6 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 {6} There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 6 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 {6} For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 6 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 {6} For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 6 Ecc _ 09 _ 13 {6} This <02090 zoh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) also under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it seemed great <01419 gadowl> unto me: 6 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 {6} I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 6 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 {6} If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 6 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 {6} Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 6 Ecc _ 10 _ 16 {6} Woe <00337 >iy> to thee, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is a child <05288 na, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> (8799) in the morning <01242 boqer>! 6 Ecc _ 10 _ 12 {6} The words <01697 dabar> of a wise man's <02450 chakam> mouth <06310 peh> are gracious <02580 chen>; but the lips <08193 saphah> of a fool <03684 k@ciyl> will swallow up <01104 bala<> (8762) himself. 6 Ecc _ 11 _ 07 {6} Truly the light <00216 >owr> is sweet <04966 mathowq>, and a pleasant <02896 towb> thing it is for the eyes <05869 to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the sun <08121 shemesh>: 6 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 {6} Cast <07971 shalach> (8761) thy bread <03899 lechem> upon <06440 paniym> the waters <04325 mayim>: for thou shalt find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it after many <07230 rob> days <03117 yowm>. 6 Ecc _ 12 _ 08 {6} Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 6 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 {6} Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 6 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 {6} Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 8675 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) ({8675}) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 8675 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> ({8675}) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 8675 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) ({8675}) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 8676 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) ({8676}) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 8685 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> (8685) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <05674 ({8685}) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 8685 Ecc _ 11 _ 10 Therefore remove <05493 cuwr> ({8685}) sorrow <03708 ka from thy heart <03820 leb>, and put away <05674 (8685) evil <07451 ra<> from thy flesh <01320 basar>: for childhood <03208 yalduwth> and youth <07839 shacharuwth> are vanity <01892 hebel>. 8686 Ecc _ 08 _ 07 For he knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) not that which shall be: for who can tell <05046 nagad> ({8686}) him when it shall be? 8686 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <07230 rob> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is much <07230 rob> grief <03708 ka: and he that increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) knowledge <01847 da increaseth <03254 yacaph> ({8686}) sorrow <04341 mak>ob>. 8686 Ecc _ 01 _ 18 For in much <07230 rob> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is much <07230 rob> grief <03708 ka: and he that increaseth <03254 yacaph> ({8686}) knowledge <01847 da increaseth <03254 yacaph> (8686) sorrow <04341 mak>ob>. 8686 Ecc _ 02 _ 18 Yea, I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) all my labour <05999 which I had taken <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because I should leave <03240 yanach> ({8686}) it unto the man <00120 >adam> that shall be after <00310 >achar> me. 8686 Ecc _ 08 _ 13 But it shall not be well <02896 towb> with the wicked <07563 rasha<>, neither shall he prolong <00748 >arak> ({8686}) his days <03117 yowm>, which are as a shadow <06738 tsel>; because he feareth <03373 yare>> not before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. 8686 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> ({8686}) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 8686 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> ({8686}) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 8686 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> ({8686}) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 8686 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> ({8686}), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 8686 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> ({8686}) in his hand <03027 yad>. 8686 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> ({8686}) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 8686 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> ({8686}) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 8686 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> ({8686}) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 8686 Ecc _ 12 _ 14 For God <00430 >elohiym> shall bring <00935 bow>> ({8686}) every work <04639 ma into judgment <04941 mishpat>, with every secret thing <05956 (8737), whether it be good <02896 towb>, or whether it be evil <07451 ra<>. 8686 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <05530 cakal> also is full <07235 rabah> (8686) of words <01697 dabar>: a man <00120 >adam> cannot tell <03045 yada<> (8799) what shall be; and what shall be after <00310 >achar> him, who can tell <05046 nagad> ({8686}) him? 8686 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <05530 cakal> also is full <07235 rabah> ({8686}) of words <01697 dabar>: a man <00120 >adam> cannot tell <03045 yada<> (8799) what shall be; and what shall be after <00310 >achar> him, who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him? 8686 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> ({8686}) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 8686 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> ({8686}) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 8686 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> ({8686}): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 8686 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> (8802) to send forth <05042 naba<> ({8686}) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 8686 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> ({8686}) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 8686 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> ({8686}) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 8686 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> ({8686}) the matter <01697 dabar>. 8686 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> ({8686}) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 8686 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> ({8686}) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 8686 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> ({8686}) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 8686 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> ({8686}), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 8686 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> ({8686}): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 8687 Ecc _ 07 _ 17 Be not over much <07235 rabah> ({8687}) wicked <07561 rasha<> (8799), neither be thou foolish <05530 cakal>: why shouldest thou die <04191 muwth> (8799) before thy time <06256 ? 8687 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 6 Seeing there be <03426 yesh> many <07235 rabah> ({8687}) things <01697 dabar> that increase <07235 rabah> (8688) vanity <01892 hebel>, what is man <00120 >adam> the better <03148 yowther>? 8687 Ecc _ 07 _ 16 Be not righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> over much <07235 rabah> ({8687}); neither make thyself over <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8691): why shouldest thou destroy <08074 shamem> (8709) thyself? 8687 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <06213 (8804) me pools <01295 b@rekah> of water <04325 mayim>, to water <08248 shaqah> ({8687}) therewith the wood <03293 ya that bringeth forth <06779 tsamach> (8802) trees <06086 : 8687 Ecc _ 05 _ 07 For in the multitude <07230 rob> of dreams <02472 chalowm> and many <07235 rabah> ({8687}) words <01697 dabar> there are also divers vanities <01892 hebel>: but fear <03372 yare>> (8798) thou God <00430 >elohiym>. 8687 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> ({8687}); 8687 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <03117 yowm> also he eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and he hath much <07235 rabah> ({8687}) sorrow <03707 ka (8804) and wrath <07110 qetseph> with his sickness <02483 choliy>. 8687 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> ({8687}) good <02896 towb>. 8687 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> ({8687}) remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <06031 (8688) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 8687 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> ({8687}). 8687 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> ({8687}): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 8687 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> ({8687}) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 8687 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> (8804) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> ({8687}) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 8687 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> ({8687}) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 8687 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> ({8687}) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 8687 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> ({8687}); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 8687 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> ({8687}) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 8687 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> ({8687}). 8687 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> ({8687}) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 8687 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> ({8687}) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 8687 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> ({8687}) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8687 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> ({8687}). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8687 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> ({8687}) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 8688 Ecc _ 06 _ 11 6 Seeing there be <03426 yesh> many <07235 rabah> (8687) things <01697 dabar> that increase <07235 rabah> ({8688}) vanity <01892 hebel>, what is man <00120 >adam> the better <03148 yowther>? 8688 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> (8687) remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <06031 ({8688}) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 8688 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> ({8688}) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 8688 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> ({8688}) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 8688 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> ({8688}), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 8688 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> ({8688}) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8688 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> ({8688}) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8688 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <05265 naca<> ({8688}) stones <00068 >eben> shall be hurt <06087 (8735) therewith; and he that cleaveth <01234 baqa<> (8802) wood <06086 shall be endangered <05533 cakan> (8735) thereby. 8689 Ecc _ 02 _ 04 I made me great <01431 gadal> ({8689}) works <04639 ma; I builded <01129 banah> (8804) me houses <01004 bayith>; I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) me vineyards <03754 kerem>: 8689 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <06239 perish <00006 >abad> (8804) by evil <07451 ra<> travail <06045 : and he begetteth <03205 yalad> ({8689}) a son <01121 ben>, and there is nothing <03972 m@uwmah> in his hand <03027 yad>. 8689 Ecc _ 02 _ 09 So I was great <01431 gadal> (8804), and increased <03254 yacaph> ({8689}) more than all that were before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: also my wisdom <02451 chokmah> remained <05975 (8804) with me. 8689 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> ({8689}) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8689 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> ({8689}) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8689 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> ({8689}), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 8689 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> ({8689}) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 8689 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> ({8689}), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 8691 Ecc _ 07 _ 16 Be not righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> over much <07235 rabah> (8687); neither make thyself over <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> ({8691}): why shouldest thou destroy <08074 shamem> (8709) thyself? 8691 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> ({8691}) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8691 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> ({8691}), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 8691 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> ({8691}), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 8694 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 ({8694}) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 8709 Ecc _ 07 _ 16 Be not righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> over much <07235 rabah> (8687); neither make thyself over <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8691): why shouldest thou destroy <08074 shamem> ({8709}) thyself? 8734 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> ({8734}): of making <06213 (8800) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 8735 Ecc _ 06 _ 07 6 All the labour <05999 of man <00120 >adam> is for his mouth <06310 peh>, and yet the appetite <05315 nephesh> is not filled <04390 male>> ({8735}). 8735 Ecc _ 01 _ 09 6 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done <06213 (8738) is that which shall be done <06213 ({8735}): and there is no new <02319 chadash> thing under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8735 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> ({8735}). 8735 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> ({8735}) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 8735 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> ({8735}) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 8735 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> ({8735}) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 8735 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> ({8735}) by her. 8735 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <05265 naca<> (8688) stones <00068 >eben> shall be hurt <06087 (8735) therewith; and he that cleaveth <01234 baqa<> (8802) wood <06086 shall be endangered <05533 cakan> ({8735}) thereby. 8735 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <05265 naca<> (8688) stones <00068 >eben> shall be hurt <06087 ({8735}) therewith; and he that cleaveth <01234 baqa<> (8802) wood <06086 shall be endangered <05533 cakan> (8735) thereby. 8735 Ecc _ 10 _ 18 By much slothfulness <06103 the building <04746 m@qareh> decayeth <04355 makak> ({8735}); and through idleness <08220 shiphluwth> of the hands <03027 yad> the house <01004 bayith> droppeth through <01811 dalaph> (8799). 8735 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> ({8735}); 8735 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> ({8735}) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 8735 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> ({8735}), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 8735 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> ({8735}) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 8735 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> ({8735}) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 8736 Ecc _ 07 _ 01 6 A good name <08034 shem> is better <02896 towb> than precious <02896 towb> ointment <08081 shemen>; and the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth> than the day <03117 yowm> of one's birth <03205 yalad> ({8736}). 8736 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 (8794) cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be made straight <08626 taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be numbered <04487 manah> ({8736}). 8736 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> (8804) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> ({8736}). 8737 Ecc _ 03 _ 15 That which hath been is now <03528 k@bar>; and that which is to be hath already <03528 k@bar> been; and God <00430 >elohiym> requireth <01245 baqash> (8762) that which is past <07291 radaph> ({8737}). 8737 Ecc _ 09 _ 17 The words <01697 dabar> of wise <02450 chakam> men are heard <08085 shama<> ({8737}) in quiet <05183 Nachath> more than the cry <02201 za of him that ruleth <04910 mashal> (8802) among fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 8737 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> ({8737}) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 8737 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> ({8737}). 8737 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 ({8737}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 8737 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> ({8737}) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 8737 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> ({8737}), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 8737 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> ({8737}), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 8737 Ecc _ 12 _ 14 For God <00430 >elohiym> shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) every work <04639 ma into judgment <04941 mishpat>, with every secret thing <05956 ({8737}), whether it be good <02896 towb>, or whether it be evil <07451 ra<>. 8738 Ecc _ 05 _ 09 6 Moreover the profit <03504 yithrown> of the earth <00776 >erets> is for all: the king <04428 melek> himself is served <05647 ({8738}) by the field <07704 sadeh>. 8738 Ecc _ 01 _ 09 6 The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done <06213 ({8738}) is that which shall be done <06213 (8735): and there is no new <02319 chadash> thing under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8738 Ecc _ 01 _ 14 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the works <04639 ma that are done <06213 ({8738}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>; and, behold, all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8738 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> ({8738}) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 8738 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <02896 towb> is he than both <08147 sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <05728 been, who hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma that is done <06213 ({8738}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8738 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> ({8738}) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 8738 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> (8804) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 ({8738}) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8738 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> (8804); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <06213 ({8738}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8738 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 ({8738}) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 8738 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> ({8738}). 8738 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 ({8738}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 8738 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> ({8738}). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 8738 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 ({8738}) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 8738 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 ({8738}) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 8738 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 ({8738}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 8738 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 ({8738}) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8738 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 ({8738}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8738 Ecc _ 10 _ 06 Folly <05529 cekel> is set <05414 nathan> ({8738}) in great <07227 rab> dignity <04791 marowm>, and the rich <06223 sit <03427 yashab> (8799) in low place <08216 shephel>. 8738 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> ({8738}) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 8738 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> (8799), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> ({8738}) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 8761 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> ({8761}) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 8761 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 6 Cast <07971 shalach> ({8761}) thy bread <03899 lechem> upon <06440 paniym> the waters <04325 mayim>: for thou shalt find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it after many <07230 rob> days <03117 yowm>. 8761 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> ({8761}) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 8762 Ecc _ 05 _ 05 Better <02896 towb> is it that thou shouldest not vow <05087 nadar> (8799), than that thou shouldest vow <05087 nadar> (8799) and not pay <07999 shalam> ({8762}). 8762 Ecc _ 07 _ 07 6 Surely oppression <06233 maketh a wise man <02450 chakam> mad <01984 halal> (8779); and a gift <04979 mattanah> destroyeth <00006 >abad> ({8762}) the heart <03820 leb>. 8762 Ecc _ 03 _ 15 That which hath been is now <03528 k@bar>; and that which is to be hath already <03528 k@bar> been; and God <00430 >elohiym> requireth <01245 baqash> ({8762}) that which is past <07291 radaph> (8737). 8762 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> ({8762}) in thy spirit <07307 ruwach> to be angry <03707 ka (8800): for anger <03708 ka resteth <05117 nuwach> (8799) in the bosom <02436 cheyq> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 8762 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> (8799) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> ({8762}); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> (8799) thy servant <05650 curse <07043 qalal> (8764) thee: 8762 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) destroyeth <00006 >abad> ({8762}) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 8762 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> ({8762}) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8762 Ecc _ 07 _ 12 For wisdom <02451 chokmah> is a defence <06738 tsel>, and money <03701 keceph> is a defence <06738 tsel>: but the excellency <03504 yithrown> of knowledge <01847 da is, that wisdom <02451 chokmah> giveth life <02421 chayah> ({8762}) to them that have <01167 ba it. 8762 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> ({8762}) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 8762 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> ({8762}) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8762 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> (8762) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> ({8762}) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 8762 Ecc _ 05 _ 02 Be not rash <00926 bahal> ({8762}) with thy mouth <06310 peh>, and let not thine heart <03820 leb> be hasty <04116 mahar> (8762) to utter <03318 yatsa>> (8687) any thing <01697 dabar> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>: for God <00430 >elohiym> is in heaven <08064 shamayim>, and thou upon earth <00776 >erets>: therefore let thy words <01697 dabar> be few <04592 m@. 8762 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> (8800) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> ({8762}) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 8762 Ecc _ 10 _ 12 6 The words <01697 dabar> of a wise man's <02450 chakam> mouth <06310 peh> are gracious <02580 chen>; but the lips <08193 saphah> of a fool <03684 k@ciyl> will swallow up <01104 bala<> ({8762}) himself. 8762 Ecc _ 10 _ 15 The labour <05999 of the foolish <03684 k@ciyl> wearieth <03021 yaga<> ({8762}) every one of them, because he knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) not how to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the city <05892 . 8762 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <06213 (8802) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> ({8762}) <02416 chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <06030 (8799) all things. 8762 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> ({8762}) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 8762 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> ({8762}) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 8762 Ecc _ 10 _ 20 Curse <07043 qalal> ({8762}) not the king <04428 melek>, no not in thy thought <04093 madda<>; and curse <07043 qalal> (8762) not the rich <06223 in thy bedchamber <02315 cheder> <04904 mishkab>: for a bird <05775 of the air <08064 shamayim> shall carry <03212 yalak> (8686) the voice <06963 qowl>, and that which hath <01167 ba wings <03671 kanaph> shall tell <05046 nagad> (8686) the matter <01697 dabar>. 8763 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798) the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>: for who can <03201 yakol> (8799) make that straight <08626 taqan> ({8763}), which he hath made crooked <05791 (8765)? 8763 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> ({8763}), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 8763 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> ({8763}); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> (8800), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 8763 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> ({8763}); 8763 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <05437 cabab> (8804) to cause <02976 ya>ash> <00> my heart <03820 leb> to despair <02976 ya>ash> ({8763}) of all the labour <05999 which I took <05998 (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8763 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> ({8763}) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 8763 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> ({8763}) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 8763 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> ({8763}); 8763 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> ({8763}) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 8763 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> ({8763}), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8764 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <07623 shabach> ({8764}) the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) which are already <03528 k@bar> dead <04191 muwth> (8804) more than the living <02416 chay> which are yet <05728 alive <02416 chay>. 8764 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> (8799) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> (8799) thy servant <05650 curse <07043 qalal> ({8764}) thee: 8764 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the living <02416 chay> which walk <01980 halak> ({8764}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, with the second <08145 sheniy> child <03206 yeled> that shall stand up <05975 (8799) in his stead. 8764 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> ({8764}). 8764 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> ({8764}); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 8764 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> ({8764}) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 8765 Ecc _ 07 _ 22 For oftentimes <06471 pa <07227 rab> also thine own heart <03820 leb> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) that thou thyself likewise hast cursed <07043 qalal> ({8765}) others <00312 >acher>. 8765 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 6 All this <02090 zoh> have I proved <05254 nacah> ({8765}) by wisdom <02451 chokmah>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804), I will be wise <02449 chakam> (8799); but it was far <07350 rachowq> from me. 8765 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798) the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>: for who can <03201 yakol> (8799) make that straight <08626 taqan> (8763), which he hath made crooked <05791 ({8765})? 8765 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> ({8765}) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 8765 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> ({8765}), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 8765 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> ({8765}) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 8765 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> ({8765}) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8765 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> ({8765}) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 8765 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> ({8765}) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 8765 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> ({8765}) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8765 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> ({8765}) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 8765 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> ({8765}), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> (8773) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 8765 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> ({8765}) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 8765 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> ({8765}) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 8765 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> ({8765}), and sought out <02713 chaqar> (8765), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 8765 Ecc _ 12 _ 09 And moreover <03148 yowther>, because the preacher <06953 qoheleth> was wise <02450 chakam>, he still taught <03925 lamad> (8765) the people <05971 knowledge <01847 da; yea, he gave good heed <00239 >azan> (8765), and sought out <02713 chaqar> ({8765}), and set in order <08626 taqan> (8765) many <07235 rabah> (8687) proverbs <04912 mashal>. 8765 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma ({8765}), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 8773 Ecc _ 10 _ 10 If the iron <01270 barzel> be blunt <06949 qahah> (8765), and he do not whet <07043 qalal> ({8773}) the edge <06440 paniym>, then must he put <01396 gabar> (8762) to more strength <02428 chayil>: but wisdom <02451 chokmah> is profitable <03504 yithrown> to direct <03787 kasher> (8687). 8779 Ecc _ 07 _ 07 6 Surely oppression <06233 maketh a wise man <02450 chakam> mad <01984 halal> ({8779}); and a gift <04979 mattanah> destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) the heart <03820 leb>. 8781 Ecc _ 02 _ 02 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) of laughter <07814 s@chowq>, It is mad <01984 halal> ({8781}): and of mirth <08057 simchah>, What <02090 zoh> doeth <06213 (8802) it? 8792 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) in with vanity <01892 hebel>, and departeth <03212 yalak> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and his name <08034 shem> shall be covered <03680 kacah> ({8792}) with darkness <02822 choshek>. 8792 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> ({8792}) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 8792 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> ({8792}) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> (8801) lion <00738 >ariy>. 8792 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> ({8792}). 8794 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 ({8794}) cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be made straight <08626 taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be numbered <04487 manah> (8736). 8794 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> ({8794}) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 8795 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> ({8795}) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 8795 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> ({8795}) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> (8799) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 8798 Ecc _ 08 _ 02 I counsel thee to keep <08104 shamar> ({8798}) the king's <04428 melek> commandment <06310 peh>, and that in regard <01700 dibrah> of the oath <07621 sh@buw of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8798 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <07200 ra>ah> ({8798}) the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>: for who can <03201 yakol> (8799) make that straight <08626 taqan> (8763), which he hath made crooked <05791 (8765)? 8798 Ecc _ 05 _ 07 For in the multitude <07230 rob> of dreams <02472 chalowm> and many <07235 rabah> (8687) words <01697 dabar> there are also divers vanities <01892 hebel>: but fear <03372 yare>> ({8798}) thou God <00430 >elohiym>. 8798 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> ({8798}), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 8798 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <03426 yesh> any thing <01697 dabar> whereof it may be said <00559 >amar> (8799), See <07200 ra>ah> ({8798}), this is new <02319 chadash>? it hath been already <03528 k@bar> of old time <05769 , which was before <06440 paniym> us. 8798 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> ({8798}) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8798 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> ({8798}), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8798 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> ({8798}), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 8798 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> ({8798}), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 8798 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> ({8798}) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 8798 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> ({8798}) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> (8804) thy works <04639 ma. 8798 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 ({8798}) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 8798 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> ({8798}) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 8798 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> ({8798}): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 8798 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> ({8798}) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8798 Ecc _ 11 _ 02 Give <05414 nathan> ({8798}) a portion <02506 cheleq> to seven <07651 sheba<>, and also to eight <08083 sh@moneh>; for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not what evil <07451 ra<> shall be upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 8798 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> ({8798}) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 8798 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> (8799) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> ({8798}) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 8798 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> ({8798}) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 8798 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> ({8798}) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 8798 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> ({8798}), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> (8798) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 8798 Ecc _ 11 _ 09 Rejoice <08055 samach> (8798), O young man <00970 bachuwr>, in thy youth <03208 yalduwth>; and let thy heart <03820 leb> cheer <02895 towb> (8686) thee in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, and walk <01980 halak> (8761) in the ways <01870 derek> of thine heart <03820 leb>, and in the sight <04758 mar>eh> of thine eyes <05869 : but know <03045 yada<> ({8798}) thou, that for all these things God <00430 >elohiym> will bring <00935 bow>> (8686) thee into judgment <04941 mishpat>. 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 24 That which is far off <07350 rachowq>, and exceeding deep <06013 , who can find it out <04672 matsa>> ({8799})? 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 25 For who can eat <00398 >akal> (8799), or who else can hasten <02363 chuwsh> ({8799}) hereunto, more <02351 chuwts> than I? 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 25 For who can eat <00398 >akal> ({8799}), or who else can hasten <02363 chuwsh> (8799) hereunto, more <02351 chuwts> than I? 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 07 6 Then I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and I saw <07200 ra>ah> ({8799}) vanity <01892 hebel> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8799 Ecc _ 01 _ 03 What profit <03504 yithrown> hath a man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 which he taketh <05998 ({8799}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 05 Better <02896 towb> is it that thou shouldest not vow <05087 nadar> (8799), than that thou shouldest vow <05087 nadar> ({8799}) and not pay <07999 shalam> (8762). 8799 Ecc _ 09 _ 08 Let thy garments <00899 beged> be always <06256 white <03836 laban>; and let thy head <07218 ro>sh> lack <02637 chacer> ({8799}) no ointment <08081 shemen>. 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 05 Better <02896 towb> is it that thou shouldest not vow <05087 nadar> ({8799}), than that thou shouldest vow <05087 nadar> (8799) and not pay <07999 shalam> (8762). 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 19 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> strengtheneth <05810 ({8799}) the wise <02450 chakam> more than ten <06235 mighty <07989 shalliyt> men which are in the city <05892 . 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 04 Where the word <01697 dabar> of a king <04428 melek> is, there is power <07983 shiltown>: and who may say <00559 >amar> (8799) unto him, What doest <06213 ({8799}) thou? 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 04 Where the word <01697 dabar> of a king <04428 melek> is, there is power <07983 shiltown>: and who may say <00559 >amar> ({8799}) unto him, What doest <06213 (8799) thou? 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 20 For there is not a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man <00120 >adam> upon earth <00776 >erets>, that doeth <06213 (8799) good <02896 towb>, and sinneth <02398 chata>> ({8799}) not. 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 20 For there is not a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man <00120 >adam> upon earth <00776 >erets>, that doeth <06213 ({8799}) good <02896 towb>, and sinneth <02398 chata>> (8799) not. 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 17 Be not over much <07235 rabah> (8687) wicked <07561 rasha<> ({8799}), neither be thou foolish <05530 cakal>: why shouldest thou die <04191 muwth> (8799) before thy time <06256 ? 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 17 Be not over much <07235 rabah> (8687) wicked <07561 rasha<> (8799), neither be thou foolish <05530 cakal>: why shouldest thou die <04191 muwth> ({8799}) before thy time <06256 ? 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 11 Again <01571 gam>, if two <08147 sh@nayim> lie together <07901 shakab> ({8799}), then they have heat <02552 chamam> (8804): but how can one <00259 >echad> be warm <03179 yacham> (8799) alone? 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 11 Again <01571 gam>, if two <08147 sh@nayim> lie together <07901 shakab> (8799), then they have heat <02552 chamam> (8804): but how can one <00259 >echad> be warm <03179 yacham> ({8799}) alone? 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 6 All this <02090 zoh> have I proved <05254 nacah> (8765) by wisdom <02451 chokmah>: I said <00559 >amar> (8804), I will be wise <02449 chakam> ({8799}); but it was far <07350 rachowq> from me. 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 03 Sorrow <03708 ka is better <02896 towb> than laughter <07814 s@chowq>: for by the sadness <07455 roa<> of the countenance <06440 paniym> the heart <03820 leb> is made better <03190 yatab> ({8799}). 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8762) in thy spirit <07307 ruwach> to be angry <03707 ka (8800): for anger <03708 ka resteth <05117 nuwach> ({8799}) in the bosom <02436 cheyq> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 13 Consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798) the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>: for who can <03201 yakol> ({8799}) make that straight <08626 taqan> (8763), which he hath made crooked <05791 (8765)? 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> ({8799}) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> (8799) thy servant <05650 curse <07043 qalal> (8764) thee: 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 21 Also take <05414 nathan> (8799) no heed <03820 leb> unto all words <01697 dabar> that are spoken <01696 dabar> (8762); lest thou hear <08085 shama<> ({8799}) thy servant <05650 curse <07043 qalal> (8764) thee: 8799 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 (8794) cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be made straight <08626 taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> ({8799}) be numbered <04487 manah> (8736). 8799 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 (8794) cannot <03201 yakol> ({8799}) be made straight <08626 taqan> (8800): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be numbered <04487 manah> (8736). 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <03117 yowm> also he eateth <00398 >akal> ({8799}) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and he hath much <07235 rabah> (8687) sorrow <03707 ka (8804) and wrath <07110 qetseph> with his sickness <02483 choliy>. 8799 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) in with vanity <01892 hebel>, and departeth <03212 yalak> ({8799}) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and his name <08034 shem> shall be covered <03680 kacah> (8792) with darkness <02822 choshek>. 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 10 Say <00559 >amar> ({8799}) not thou, What is the cause that the former <07223 ri>shown> days <03117 yowm> were better <02896 towb> than these? for thou dost not enquire <07592 sha>al> (8804) wisely <02451 chokmah> concerning this. 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the living <02416 chay> which walk <01980 halak> (8764) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, with the second <08145 sheniy> child <03206 yeled> that shall stand up <05975 ({8799}) in his stead. 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 20 For he shall not much <07235 rabah> (8687) remember <02142 zakar> ({8799}) the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>; because God <00430 >elohiym> answereth <06031 (8688) him in the joy <08057 simchah> of his heart <03820 leb>. 8799 Ecc _ 01 _ 10 Is there <03426 yesh> any thing <01697 dabar> whereof it may be said <00559 >amar> ({8799}), See <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this is new <02319 chadash>? it hath been already <03528 k@bar> of old time <05769 , which was before <06440 paniym> us. 8799 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> ({8799}) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> (8799) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 ({8799}) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 12 And if one <00259 >echad> prevail <08630 taqaph> ({8799}) against him, two <08147 sh@nayim> shall withstand <05975 (8799) him; and a threefold <08027 shalash> (8794) cord <02339 chuwt> is not quickly <04120 m@herah> broken <05423 nathaq> (8735). 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> ({8799}) him. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> ({8799}) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 ({8799}) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 (8799) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 03 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8735) to go out <03212 yalak> (8799) of his sight <06440 paniym>: stand <05975 (8799) not in an evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>; for he doeth <06213 ({8799}) whatsoever pleaseth <02654 chaphets> (8799) him. 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> ({8799}) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8799 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> ({8799}) he contend <01777 diyn> (8800) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> ({8799}) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> ({8799}) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> ({8799}) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> (8799) of them all. 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 18 It is good <02896 towb> that thou shouldest take hold <00270 >achaz> (8799) of this; yea, also from this <02088 zeh> withdraw <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for he that feareth <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym> shall come forth <03318 yatsa>> ({8799}) of them all. 8799 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> ({8799}) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> ({8799}): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 ({8799}) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> (8799) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> ({8799}). 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> ({8799}), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> (8799); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 10 For if they fall <05307 naphal> (8799), the one <00259 >echad> will lift up <06965 quwm> (8686) his fellow <02270 chaber>: but woe <00337 >iy> to him that is alone <00259 >echad> when he falleth <05307 naphal> ({8799}); for he hath not another <08145 sheniy> to help him up <06965 quwm> (8687). 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 04 6 When thou vowest <05087 nadar> ({8799}) a vow <05088 neder> unto God <00430 >elohiym>, defer <00309 >achar> (8762) not to pay <07999 shalam> (8763) it; for he hath no pleasure <02656 chephets> in fools <03684 k@ciyl>: pay <07999 shalam> (8761) that which thou hast vowed <05087 nadar> (8799). 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 16 There is no end <07093 qets> of all the people <05971 , even of all that have been before <06440 paniym> them: they also that come after <00314 >acharown> shall not rejoice <08055 samach> ({8799}) in him. Surely this also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> ({8799}) to them all. 8799 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> ({8799}) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8799 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> ({8799}): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> ({8799}) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 8799 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> ({8799}) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 8799 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> ({8799}) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 8799 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> ({8799}) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 8799 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> ({8799}) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> ({8799}) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> ({8799}) before <06440 paniym> him: 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> ({8799}) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> ({8799}) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> ({8799}) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> ({8799}) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> ({8799}) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 8799 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 ({8799}), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 8799 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> ({8799}) before <06440 paniym> him. 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> (8802) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> ({8799}) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> ({8799}) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> ({8799}) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 8799 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 ({8799}) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 8799 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 (8804) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> ({8799}) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 (8804) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> ({8799}) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 8799 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> ({8799}) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> ({8799}) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> ({8799}) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> (8799) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 06 Suffer <05414 nathan> (8799) not thy mouth <06310 peh> to cause thy flesh <01320 basar> to sin <02398 chata>> (8687); neither say <00559 >amar> (8799) thou before <06440 paniym> the angel <04397 mal>ak>, that it was an error <07684 sh@gagah>: wherefore should God <00430 >elohiym> be angry <07107 qatsaph> ({8799}) at thy voice <06963 qowl>, and destroy <02254 chabal> (8765) the work <04639 ma of thine hands <03027 yad>? 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> ({8799}) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> ({8799}) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> ({8799}) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 8799 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> ({8799}) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 8799 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> ({8799}) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> (8804), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> ({8799}) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8799 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> ({8799}) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 8799 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8799}) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> (8803) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 8799 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 ({8799}) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 8799 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> ({8799}) to them all. 8799 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> ({8799}) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 8799 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> ({8799}) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 8799 Ecc _ 04 _ 08 There is <03426 yesh> one <00259 >echad> alone, and there is not a second <08145 sheniy>; yea, he hath neither child <01121 ben> nor brother <00251 >ach>: yet is there no end <07093 qets> of all his labour <05999 ; neither is his eye <05869 satisfied <07646 saba<> ({8799}) with riches <06239 ; neither saith he, For whom do I labour <06001 , and bereave <02637 chacer> (8764) my soul <05315 nephesh> of good <02896 towb>? This is also vanity <01892 hebel>, yea, it is a sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 . 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 ({8799}) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 8799 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> ({8799}) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> ({8799}) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> ({8799}) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 ({8799}) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> ({8799}) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8799 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> ({8799}) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 06 Folly <05529 cekel> is set <05414 nathan> (8738) in great <07227 rab> dignity <04791 marowm>, and the rich <06223 sit <03427 yashab> ({8799}) in low place <08216 shephel>. 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 11 Surely the serpent <05175 nachash> will bite <05391 nashak> ({8799}) without enchantment <03908 lachash>; and a babbler <03956 lashown> <01167 ba is no better <03504 yithrown>. 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 16 6 Woe <00337 >iy> to thee, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is a child <05288 na, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> ({8799}) in the morning <01242 boqer>! 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 01 6 Cast <07971 shalach> (8761) thy bread <03899 lechem> upon <06440 paniym> the waters <04325 mayim>: for thou shalt find <04672 matsa>> ({8799}) it after many <07230 rob> days <03117 yowm>. 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the wind <07307 ruwach> shall not sow <02232 zara<> (8799); and he that regardeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the clouds <05645 shall not reap <07114 qatsar> ({8799}). 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the wind <07307 ruwach> shall not sow <02232 zara<> ({8799}); and he that regardeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the clouds <05645 shall not reap <07114 qatsar> (8799). 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 02 Give <05414 nathan> (8798) a portion <02506 cheleq> to seven <07651 sheba<>, and also to eight <08083 sh@moneh>; for thou knowest <03045 yada<> ({8799}) not what evil <07451 ra<> shall be upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <06213 (8802) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> (8762) <02416 chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <06030 ({8799}) all things. 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 18 By much slothfulness <06103 the building <04746 m@qareh> decayeth <04355 makak> (8735); and through idleness <08220 shiphluwth> of the hands <03027 yad> the house <01004 bayith> droppeth through <01811 dalaph> ({8799}). 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <06083 return <07725 shuwb> ({8799}) to the earth <00776 >erets> as it was: and the spirit <07307 ruwach> shall return <07725 shuwb> (8799) unto God <00430 >elohiym> who gave <05414 nathan> (8804) it. 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <06083 return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to the earth <00776 >erets> as it was: and the spirit <07307 ruwach> shall return <07725 shuwb> ({8799}) unto God <00430 >elohiym> who gave <05414 nathan> (8804) it. 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 14 A fool <05530 cakal> also is full <07235 rabah> (8686) of words <01697 dabar>: a man <00120 >adam> cannot tell <03045 yada<> ({8799}) what shall be; and what shall be after <00310 >achar> him, who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him? 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> (8802) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> (8802) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> ({8799}) him. 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> (8802) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> ({8799}) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> (8802) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> (8799) him. 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> ({8799}), nor the clouds <05645 return <07725 shuwb> (8804) after <00310 >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 13 6 Let us hear <08085 shama<> ({8799}) the conclusion <05490 cowph> of the whole matter <01697 dabar>: Fear <03372 yare>> (8798) God <00430 >elohiym>, and keep <08104 shamar> (8798) his commandments <04687 mitsvah>: for this is the whole duty of man <00120 >adam>. 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> (8802) rise up <05927 ({8799}) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 8799 Ecc _ 10 _ 17 Blessed <00835 >esher> art thou, O land <00776 >erets>, when thy king <04428 melek> is the son <01121 ben> of nobles <02715 chor>, and thy princes <08269 sar> eat <00398 >akal> ({8799}) in due season <06256 , for strength <01369 g@buwrah>, and not for drunkenness <08358 sh@thiy>! 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> ({8799}) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 ({8799}) all. 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> ({8799}) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> ({8799}) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> ({8799}) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> (8804) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> ({8799}) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> (8802) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> ({8799}), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8802) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> ({8799}), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 04 And the doors <01817 deleth> shall be shut <05462 cagar> (8795) in the streets <07784 shuwq>, when the sound <06963 qowl> of the grinding <02913 tachanah> is low <08217 shaphal>, and he shall rise up <06965 quwm> ({8799}) at the voice <06963 qowl> of the bird <06833 tsippowr>, and all the daughters <01323 bath> of musick <07892 shiyr> shall be brought low <07817 shachach> (8735); 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 06 Or ever <03808 lo>> the silver <03701 keceph> cord <02256 chebel> be loosed <07576 rathaq> (8735) (8675) <07368 rachaq> (8735), or the golden <02091 zahab> bowl <01543 gullah> be broken <07533 ratsats> ({8799}), or the pitcher <03537 kad> be broken <07665 shabar> (8735) at the fountain <04002 mabbuwa<>, or the wheel <01534 galgal> broken <07533 ratsats> (8738) at the cistern <00953 bowr>. 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> ({8799}) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> ({8799}), there it shall be <01933 hava>> (8799). 8799 Ecc _ 11 _ 03 If the clouds <05645 be full <04390 male>> (8735) of rain <01653 geshem>, they empty <07324 ruwq> (8686) themselves upon the earth <00776 >erets>: and if the tree <06086 fall <05307 naphal> (8799) toward the south <01864 darowm>, or toward the north <06828 tsaphown>, in the place <04725 maqowm> where the tree <06086 falleth <05307 naphal> (8799), there it shall be <01933 hava>> ({8799}). 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> ({8799}), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 8799 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> ({8799}) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 12 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that there is no good <02896 towb> in them, but for a man to rejoice <08055 samach> ({8800}), and to do <06213 (8800) good <02896 towb> in his life <02416 chay>. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 12 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that there is no good <02896 towb> in them, but for a man to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800), and to do <06213 ({8800}) good <02896 towb> in his life <02416 chay>. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <06256 to love <00157 >ahab> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to hate <08130 sane>> (8800); a time <06256 of war <04421 milchamah>, and a time <06256 of peace <07965 shalowm>. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 08 A time <06256 to love <00157 >ahab> (8800), and a time <06256 to hate <08130 sane>> ({8800}); a time <06256 of war <04421 milchamah>, and a time <06256 of peace <07965 shalowm>. 8800 Ecc _ 07 _ 09 Be not hasty <00926 bahal> (8762) in thy spirit <07307 ruwach> to be angry <03707 ka ({8800}): for anger <03708 ka resteth <05117 nuwach> (8799) in the bosom <02436 cheyq> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the travail <06045 , which God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 ({8800}) in it. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> ({8800}); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> (8800); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 04 A time <06256 to weep <01058 bakah> (8800), and a time <06256 to laugh <07832 sachaq> (8800); a time <06256 to mourn <05594 caphad> (8800), and a time <06256 to dance <07540 raqad> ({8800}); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 06 A time <06256 to get <01245 baqash> (8763), and a time <06256 to lose <00006 >abad> (8763); a time <06256 to keep <08104 shamar> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687); 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 15 That which is crooked <05791 (8794) cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be made straight <08626 taqan> ({8800}): and that which is wanting <02642 checrown> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) be numbered <04487 manah> (8736). 8800 Ecc _ 06 _ 08 For what hath the wise <02450 chakam> more <03148 yowther> than the fool <03684 k@ciyl>? what hath the poor <06041 , that knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) to walk <01980 halak> ({8800}) before the living <02416 chay>? 8800 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <02896 towb> to hear <08085 shama<> ({8800}) the rebuke <01606 g@ of the wise <02450 chakam>, than for a man <00376 >iysh> to hear <08085 shama<> (8802) the song <07892 shiyr> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> (8800), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> ({8800}); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 07 A time <06256 to rend <07167 qara<> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to sew <08609 taphar> (8800); a time <06256 to keep silence <02814 chashah> (8800), and a time <06256 to speak <01696 dabar> (8763); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> ({8800}); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> (8800); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 03 A time <06256 to kill <02026 harag> (8800), and a time <06256 to heal <07495 rapha>> ({8800}); a time <06256 to break down <06555 parats> (8800), and a time <06256 to build up <01129 banah> (8800); 8800 Ecc _ 06 _ 09 Better <02896 towb> is the sight <04758 mar>eh> of the eyes <05869 than the wandering <01980 halak> ({8800}) of the desire <05315 nephesh>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8800 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> ({8800}); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 8800 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> ({8800}) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 ({8800}) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> ({8800}); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> (8803); 8800 Ecc _ 06 _ 10 That which hath been is named <07121 qara>> (8738) <08034 shem> already <03528 k@bar>, and it is known <03045 yada<> (8737) that it is man <00120 >adam>: neither may <03201 yakol> (8799) he contend <01777 diyn> ({8800}) with him that is mightier <08623 taqqiyph> than he. 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> ({8800}). 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> ({8800}) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> ({8800}) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> (8804) in them to do <06213 ({8800}) evil <07451 ra<>. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> ({8800}) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> ({8800}) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 (8802) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> ({8800}). 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> ({8800}), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> (8800). 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 08 All things <01697 dabar> are full of labour <03023 yagea<>; man <00376 >iysh> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) utter <01696 dabar> (8763) it: the eye <05869 is not satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with seeing <07200 ra>ah> (8800), nor the ear <00241 >ozen> filled <04390 male>> (8735) with hearing <08085 shama<> ({8800}). 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> ({8800}), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> ({8800}) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> ({8800}) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> (8800); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> ({8800}), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 05 A time <06256 to cast away <07993 shalak> (8687) stones <00068 >eben>, and a time <06256 to gather <03664 kanac> <00> stones <00068 >eben> together <03664 kanac> ({8800}); a time <06256 to embrace <02263 chabaq> (8800), and a time <06256 to refrain <07368 rachaq> (8800) from embracing <02263 chabaq> (8763); 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> (8804) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> ({8800}) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 8800 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 ({8800}), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> (8802). 8800 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> ({8800}) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 8800 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> ({8800}) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 8800 Ecc _ 07 _ 02 It is better <02896 towb> to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the house <01004 bayith> of mourning <00060 >ebel>, than to go <03212 yalak> ({8800}) to the house <01004 bayith> of feasting <04960 mishteh>: for <00834 >aher> that is the end <05490 cowph> of all men <00120 >adam>; and the living <02416 chay> will lay <05414 nathan> (8799) it to his heart <03820 leb>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> ({8800}) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 8800 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> ({8800}) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 8800 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> ({8800}), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 8800 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> ({8800}), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 8800 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> ({8800}) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> ({8800}) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> ({8800}) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 ({8800}) evil <07451 ra<>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> ({8800}), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> ({8800}) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> (8802) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 8800 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 ({8800}): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> ({8800}) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> ({8800}) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> ({8800}) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> ({8800}) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 ({8800}) therewith. 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> ({8800}) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 08 There is no man <00120 >adam> that hath power <07989 shalliyt> over the spirit <07307 ruwach> to retain <03607 kala>> ({8800}) the spirit <07307 ruwach>; neither hath he power <07983 shiltown> in the day <03117 yowm> of death <04194 maveth>: and there is no discharge <04917 mishlachath> in that war <04421 milchamah>; neither shall wickedness <07562 resha<> deliver <04422 malat> (8762) those that are given <01167 ba to it. 8800 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> ({8800}) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 8800 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> ({8800}), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> (8804) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> ({8800}), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> ({8800}): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> ({8800}), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> ({8800}) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> ({8800}), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 8800 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> ({8800}) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 8800 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> ({8800}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 8800 Ecc _ 06 _ 02 A man <00376 >iysh> to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8799) riches <06239 , wealth <05233 nekec>, and honour <03519 kabowd>, so that he wanteth <02638 chacer> nothing for his soul <05315 nephesh> of all that he desireth <00183 >avah> (8691), yet God <00430 >elohiym> giveth him not power <07980 shalat> (8686) to eat <00398 >akal> ({8800}) thereof, but a stranger <00376 >iysh> <05237 nokriy> eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) it: this is vanity <01892 hebel>, and it is an evil <07451 ra<> disease <02483 choliy>. 8800 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> ({8800}) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 8800 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> ({8800}) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 8800 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> ({8800}) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8800 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> ({8800}) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8800 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> ({8800}), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> ({8800}) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> ({8800}) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8800 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> (8804) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> ({8800}) it. 8800 Ecc _ 11 _ 07 6 Truly the light <00216 >owr> is sweet <04966 mathowq>, and a pleasant <02896 towb> thing it is for the eyes <05869 to behold <07200 ra>ah> ({8800}) the sun <08121 shemesh>: 8800 Ecc _ 10 _ 15 The labour <05999 of the foolish <03684 k@ciyl> wearieth <03021 yaga<> (8762) every one of them, because he knoweth <03045 yada<> (8804) not how to go <03212 yalak> ({8800}) to the city <05892 . 8800 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> ({8800}) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> (8803) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 8800 Ecc _ 12 _ 12 And further <03148 yowther>, by these <01992 hem>, my son <01121 ben>, be admonished <02094 zahar> (8734): of making <06213 ({8800}) many <07235 rabah> (8687) books <05612 cepher> there is no end <07093 qets>; and much <07235 rabah> (8687) study <03854 lahag> is a weariness <03024 y@gi of the flesh <01320 basar>. 8801 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <07623 shabach> (8764) the dead <04191 muwth> ({8801}) which are already <03528 k@bar> dead <04191 muwth> (8804) more than the living <02416 chay> which are yet <05728 alive <02416 chay>. 8801 Ecc _ 09 _ 04 6 For <04310 miy> to him that is <03426 yesh> joined <02266 chabar> (8792) (8675) <00977 bachar> (8792) to all the living <02416 chay> there is hope <00986 bittachown>: for a living <02416 chay> dog <03611 keleb> is better <02896 towb> than a dead <04191 muwth> ({8801}) lion <00738 >ariy>. 8801 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> ({8801}) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 8801 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> ({8801}) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 8801 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> (8804) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> ({8801}). 8802 Ecc _ 08 _ 07 For he knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8802}) not that which shall be: for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) him when it shall be? 8802 Ecc _ 03 _ 09 What profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that worketh <06213 ({8802}) in that wherein <00834 >aher> he laboureth <06001 ? 8802 Ecc _ 04 _ 05 The fool <03684 k@ciyl> foldeth <02263 chabaq> <00> his hands <03027 yad> together <02263 chabaq> ({8802}), and eateth <00398 >akal> (8802) his own flesh <01320 basar>. 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 02 I said <00559 >amar> (8804) of laughter <07814 s@chowq>, It is mad <01984 halal> (8781): and of mirth <08057 simchah>, What <02090 zoh> doeth <06213 ({8802}) it? 8802 Ecc _ 04 _ 05 The fool <03684 k@ciyl> foldeth <02263 chabaq> <00> his hands <03027 yad> together <02263 chabaq> (8802), and eateth <00398 >akal> ({8802}) his own flesh <01320 basar>. 8802 Ecc _ 07 _ 11 6 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is good <02896 towb> with an inheritance <05159 nachalah>: and by it there is profit <03148 yowther> to them that see <07200 ra>ah> ({8802}) the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8802 Ecc _ 03 _ 20 All go <01980 halak> ({8802}) unto one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>; all are of the dust <06083 , and all turn <07725 shuwb> <00> to dust <06083 again <07725 shuwb> (8804). 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <06213 (8804) me pools <01295 b@rekah> of water <04325 mayim>, to water <08248 shaqah> (8687) therewith the wood <03293 ya that bringeth forth <06779 tsamach> ({8802}) trees <06086 : 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 17 The words <01697 dabar> of wise <02450 chakam> men are heard <08085 shama<> (8737) in quiet <05183 Nachath> more than the cry <02201 za of him that ruleth <04910 mashal> ({8802}) among fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 8802 Ecc _ 06 _ 08 For what hath the wise <02450 chakam> more <03148 yowther> than the fool <03684 k@ciyl>? what hath the poor <06041 , that knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8802}) to walk <01980 halak> (8800) before the living <02416 chay>? 8802 Ecc _ 07 _ 05 It is better <02896 towb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800) the rebuke <01606 g@ of the wise <02450 chakam>, than for a man <00376 >iysh> to hear <08085 shama<> ({8802}) the song <07892 shiyr> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>. 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> (8804), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> (8804), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> ({8802}) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> (8802). 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> (8804), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> (8804), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> (8802) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> ({8802}). 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 03 For a dream <02472 chalowm> cometh <00935 bow>> ({8802}) through the multitude <07230 rob> of business <06045 ; and a fool's <03684 k@ciyl> voice <06963 qowl> is known by multitude <07230 rob> of words <01697 dabar>. 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 18 Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than weapons <03627 k@liy> of war <07128 q@rab>: but one <00259 >echad> sinner <02398 chata>> ({8802}) destroyeth <00006 >abad> (8762) much <07235 rabah> (8687) good <02896 towb>. 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 22 For what hath <01933 hava>> ({8802}) man <00120 >adam> of all his labour <05999 , and of the vexation <07475 ra of his heart <03820 leb>, wherein <01931 huw>> he hath laboured <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 8802 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> ({8802}). 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> ({8802}) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> ({8802}), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> (8804): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 ({8802}) for ever <05769 . 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> ({8802}) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> ({8802}) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 10 He that loveth <00157 >ahab> ({8802}) silver <03701 keceph> shall not be satisfied <07646 saba<> (8799) with silver <03701 keceph>; nor he that loveth <00157 >ahab> (8802) abundance <01995 hamown> with increase <08393 t@buw>ah>: this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8802 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> ({8802}) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 8802 Ecc _ 08 _ 05 Whoso keepeth <08104 shamar> ({8802}) the commandment <04687 mitsvah> shall feel <03045 yada<> (8799) no evil <07451 ra<> thing <01697 dabar>: and a wise man's <02450 chakam> heart <03820 leb> discerneth <03045 yada<> (8799) both time <06256 and judgment <04941 mishpat>. 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> ({8802}) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 8802 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 ({8802}) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 8802 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8802}) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> (8802) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 8802 Ecc _ 03 _ 21 Who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) the spirit <07307 ruwach> of man <01121 ben> <00120 >adam> that goeth <05927 (8802) upward <04605 ma, and the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the beast <00929 b@hemah> that goeth <03381 yarad> ({8802}) downward <04295 mattah> to the earth <00776 >erets>? 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> ({8802}) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> ({8802}), thither they return <07725 shuwb> (8802) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 07 All the rivers <05158 nachal> run <01980 halak> (8802) into the sea <03220 yam>; yet the sea <03220 yam> is not full <04392 male>>; unto the place <04725 maqowm> from whence the rivers <05158 nachal> come <01980 halak> (8802), thither they return <07725 shuwb> ({8802}) again <03212 yalak> (8800). 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> ({8802}) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> (8804) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> (8802) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> ({8802}) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 12 The sleep <08142 shehah> of a labouring man <05647 ({8802}) is sweet <04966 mathowq>, whether he eat <00398 >akal> (8799) little <04592 m@ or much <07235 rabah> (8687): but the abundance <07647 saba<> of the rich <06223 will not suffer <03240 yanach> (8688) him to sleep <03462 yashen> (8800). 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 05 For the living <02416 chay> know <03045 yada<> ({8802}) that they shall die <04191 muwth> (8799): but the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) know <03045 yada<> (8802) not any thing <03972 m@uwmah>, neither have they any more a reward <07939 sakar>; for the memory <02143 zeker> of them is forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> ({8802}) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> ({8802}) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 8802 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> ({8802}), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> (8804) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> (8804) that eat <00398 >akal> ({8802}) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 8802 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> ({8802}) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 8802 Ecc _ 08 _ 01 6 Who is as the wise <02450 chakam> man? and who knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8802}) the interpretation <06592 pesher> of a thing <01697 dabar>? a man's <00120 >adam> wisdom <02451 chokmah> maketh his face <06440 paniym> to shine <00215 >owr> (8686), and the boldness <05797 of his face <06440 paniym> shall be changed <08132 shana> (8792). 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 10 Whatsoever thy hand <03027 yad> findeth <04672 matsa>> (8799) to do <06213 (8800), do <06213 (8798) it with thy might <03581 koach>; for there is no work <04639 ma, nor device <02808 cheshbown>, nor knowledge <01847 da, nor wisdom <02451 chokmah>, in the grave <07585 sh@>owl>, whither thou goest <01980 halak> ({8802}). 8802 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> ({8802}) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 8802 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 ({8802}) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> (8802) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 8802 Ecc _ 08 _ 12 Though a sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) do <06213 (8802) evil <07451 ra<> an hundred times <03967 me>ah>, and his days be prolonged <00748 >arak> (8688), yet surely I know <03045 yada<> ({8802}) that it shall be well <02896 towb> with them that fear <03373 yare>> God <00430 >elohiym>, which fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him: 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8802}) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 16 For there is no remembrance <02146 zikrown> of the wise <02450 chakam> more than <05973 of the fool <03684 k@ciyl> for ever <05769 ; seeing that which now <03528 k@bar> is in the days <03117 yowm> to come <00935 bow>> ({8802}) shall all be forgotten <07911 shakach> (8738). And how dieth <04191 muwth> (8799) the wise <02450 chakam> man? as the fool <03684 k@ciyl>. 8802 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> (8804) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> ({8802}) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 8802 Ecc _ 06 _ 12 For who knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8802}) what is good <02896 towb> for man <00120 >adam> in this life <02416 chay>, all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his vain <01892 hebel> life <02416 chay> which he spendeth <06213 (8799) as a shadow <06738 tsel>? for who can tell <05046 nagad> (8686) a man <00120 >adam> what shall be after <00310 >achar> him under the sun <08121 shemesh>? 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 01 6 Keep <08104 shamar> (8798) thy foot <07272 regel> when thou goest <03212 yalak> (8799) to the house <01004 bayith> of God <00430 >elohiym>, and be more ready <07138 qarowb> to hear <08085 shama<> (8800), than to give <05414 nathan> (8800) the sacrifice <02077 zebach> of fools <03684 k@ciyl>: for they consider <03045 yada<> ({8802}) not that they do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 8802 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> ({8802}) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 8802 Ecc _ 07 _ 26 And I find <04672 matsa>> (8802) more bitter <04751 mar> than death <04194 maveth> the woman <00802 >ishshah>, whose heart <03820 leb> is snares <04685 matsowd> and nets <02764 cherem>, and her hands <03027 yad> as bands <00612 >ecuwr>: whoso pleaseth <02896 towb> <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym> shall escape <04422 malat> (8735) from her; but the sinner <02398 chata>> ({8802}) shall be taken <03920 lakad> (8735) by her. 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> (8804) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8802}) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> ({8802}), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> (8802); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 8802 Ecc _ 05 _ 08 If thou seest <07200 ra>ah> (8799) the oppression <06233 of the poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802), and violent <01499 gezel> perverting of judgment <04941 mishpat> and justice <06664 tsedeq> in a province <04082 m@diynah>, marvel <08539 tamahh> (8799) not at the matter <02656 chephets>: for he that is higher <01364 gaboahh> than the highest <01364 gaboahh> regardeth <08104 shamar> ({8802}); and there be higher <01364 gaboahh> than they <05921 . 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> ({8802}) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> ({8802}), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 8802 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 ({8802}) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> ({8802}); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> ({8802}), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> ({8802}); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 8802 Ecc _ 09 _ 02 All things come alike to all: there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> to the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and to the wicked <07563 rasha<>; to the good <02896 towb> and to the clean <02889 tahowr>, and to the unclean <02931 tame>>; to him that sacrificeth <02076 zabach> (8802), and to him that <00834 >aher> sacrificeth <02076 zabach> ({8802}) not: as is the good <02896 towb>, so is the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802); and he that sweareth <07650 shaba<> (8737), as he that feareth <03373 yare>> an oath <07621 sh@buw. 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> (8804) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> ({8802}) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 8802 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> ({8802}) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8802 Ecc _ 10 _ 07 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) servants <05650 upon horses <05483 cuwc>, and princes <08269 sar> walking <01980 halak> ({8802}) as servants <05650 upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 8802 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <08104 shamar> (8802) the wind <07307 ruwach> shall not sow <02232 zara<> (8799); and he that regardeth <07200 ra>ah> ({8802}) the clouds <05645 shall not reap <07114 qatsar> (8799). 8802 Ecc _ 11 _ 04 He that observeth <08104 shamar> ({8802}) the wind <07307 ruwach> shall not sow <02232 zara<> (8799); and he that regardeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) the clouds <05645 shall not reap <07114 qatsar> (8799). 8802 Ecc _ 10 _ 09 Whoso removeth <05265 naca<> (8688) stones <00068 >eben> shall be hurt <06087 (8735) therewith; and he that cleaveth <01234 baqa<> ({8802}) wood <06086 shall be endangered <05533 cakan> (8735) thereby. 8802 Ecc _ 10 _ 19 A feast <03899 lechem> is made <06213 ({8802}) for laughter <07814 s@chowq>, and wine <03196 yayin> maketh merry <08055 samach> (8762) <02416 chay>: but money <03701 keceph> answereth <06030 (8799) all things. 8802 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, as an error <07684 sh@gagah> which proceedeth <03318 yatsa>> ({8802}) from <06440 paniym> the ruler <07989 shalliyt>: 8802 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> (8802) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> ({8802}) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> (8799) him. 8802 Ecc _ 10 _ 03 Yea also, when he that is a fool <05530 cakal> walketh <01980 halak> ({8802}) by the way <01870 derek>, his wisdom <03820 leb> faileth <02638 chacer> him, and he saith <00559 >amar> (8804) to every one that he is a fool <05530 cakal>. 8802 Ecc _ 10 _ 08 He that diggeth <02658 chaphar> ({8802}) a pit <01475 guwmmats> shall fall <05307 naphal> (8799) into it; and whoso breaketh <06555 parats> (8802) an hedge <01447 gader>, a serpent <05175 nachash> shall bite <05391 nashak> (8799) him. 8802 Ecc _ 10 _ 04 6 If the spirit <07307 ruwach> of the ruler <04910 mashal> ({8802}) rise up <05927 (8799) against thee, leave <03240 yanach> (8686) not thy place <04725 maqowm>; for yielding <04832 marpe>> pacifieth <03240 yanach> (8686) great <01419 gadowl> offences <02399 chet>>. 8802 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> (8803) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra ({8802}). 8802 Ecc _ 10 _ 01 6 Dead <04194 maveth> flies <02070 z@buwb> cause the ointment <08081 shemen> of the apothecary <07543 raqach> ({8802}) to send forth <05042 naba<> (8686) a stinking savour <00887 ba>ash> (8686): so doth a little <04592 m@ folly <05531 cikluwth> him that is in reputation <03368 yaqar> for wisdom <02451 chokmah> and honour <03519 kabowd>. 8802 Ecc _ 11 _ 05 As thou knowest <03045 yada<> ({8802}) not what is the way <01870 derek> of the spirit <07307 ruwach>, nor how the bones <06106 do grow in the womb <00990 beten> of her that is with child <04392 male>>: even so thou knowest <03045 yada<> (8799) not the works <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym> who maketh <06213 (8799) all. 8802 Ecc _ 12 _ 01 6 Remember <02142 zakar> (8798) now thy Creator <01254 bara>> ({8802}) in the days <03117 yowm> of thy youth <00979 b@churowth>, while the evil <07451 ra<> days <03117 yowm> come <00935 bow>> (8799) not, nor the years <08141 shaneh> draw nigh <05060 naga<> (8689), when thou shalt say <00559 >amar> (8799), I have no pleasure <02656 chephets> in them; 8802 Ecc _ 11 _ 06 In the morning <01242 boqer> sow <02232 zara<> (8798) thy seed <02233 zera<>, and in the evening <06153 withhold <03240 yanach> (8686) not thine hand <03027 yad>: for thou knowest <03045 yada<> ({8802}) not whether <00335 >ay> shall prosper <03787 kasher> (8799), either this or that, or whether they both <08147 sh@nayim> shall be alike <00259 >echad> good <02896 towb>. 8802 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> ({8802}) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 8802 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> ({8802}) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 8802 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> ({8802}) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 8802 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> ({8802}) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 8802 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> ({8802}) go about <05437 cabab> (8804) the streets <07784 shuwq>: 8803 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> ({8803}) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> (8804) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 8803 Ecc _ 03 _ 02 A time <06256 to be born <03205 yalad> (8800), and a time <06256 to die <04191 muwth> (8800); a time <06256 to plant <05193 nata<> (8800), and a time <06256 to pluck up <06131 (8800) that which is planted <05193 nata<> ({8803}); 8803 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> ({8803}) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 8803 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> (8804) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> ({8803}), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 8803 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> ({8803}), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8803 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> (8804), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 ({8803}), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 8803 Ecc _ 09 _ 12 For man <00120 >adam> also knoweth <03045 yada<> (8799) not his time <06256 : as the fishes <01709 dag> that are taken <00270 >achaz> (8737) in an evil <07451 ra<> net <04685 matsowd>, and as the birds <06833 tsippowr> that are caught <00270 >achaz> ({8803}) in the snare <06341 pach>; so <01992 hem> are the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> snared <03369 yaqosh> (8795) in an evil <07451 ra<> time <06256 , when it falleth <05307 naphal> (8799) suddenly <06597 pith>owm> upon them. 8803 Ecc _ 12 _ 10 The preacher <06953 qoheleth> sought <01245 baqash> (8765) to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) acceptable <02656 chephets> words <01697 dabar>: and that which was written <03789 kathab> ({8803}) was upright <03476 yosher>, even words <01697 dabar> of truth <00571 >emeth>. 8803 Ecc _ 12 _ 11 The words <01697 dabar> of the wise <02450 chakam> are as goads <01861 dorbown>, and as nails <04930 masm@rah> fastened <05193 nata<> ({8803}) by the masters <01167 ba of assemblies <00627 >acuppah>, which are given <05414 nathan> (8738) from one <00259 >echad> shepherd <07462 ra (8802). 8804 Ecc _ 04 _ 07 6 Then I returned <07725 shuwb> ({8804}), and I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8799) vanity <01892 hebel> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 13 6 This <02090 zoh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> have I seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) also under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it seemed great <01419 gadowl> unto me: 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 02 I said <00559 >amar> ({8804}) of laughter <07814 s@chowq>, It is mad <01984 halal> (8781): and of mirth <08057 simchah>, What <02090 zoh> doeth <06213 (8802) it? 8804 Ecc _ 06 _ 01 6 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, and it is common <07227 rab> among men <00120 >adam>: 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 04 I made me great <01431 gadal> (8689) works <04639 ma; I builded <01129 banah> ({8804}) me houses <01004 bayith>; I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) me vineyards <03754 kerem>: 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 04 I made me great <01431 gadal> (8689) works <04639 ma; I builded <01129 banah> (8804) me houses <01004 bayith>; I planted <05193 nata<> ({8804}) me vineyards <03754 kerem>: 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 05 I made <06213 (8804) me gardens <01593 gannah> and orchards <06508 pardec>, and I planted <05193 nata<> ({8804}) trees <06086 in them of all kind of fruits <06529 p@riy>: 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 05 I made <06213 ({8804}) me gardens <01593 gannah> and orchards <06508 pardec>, and I planted <05193 nata<> (8804) trees <06086 in them of all kind of fruits <06529 p@riy>: 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 02 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> ({8804}) the Preacher <06953 qoheleth>, vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 22 For oftentimes <06471 pa <07227 rab> also thine own heart <03820 leb> knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8804}) that thou thyself likewise hast cursed <07043 qalal> (8765) others <00312 >acher>. 8804 Ecc _ 04 _ 11 Again <01571 gam>, if two <08147 sh@nayim> lie together <07901 shakab> (8799), then they have heat <02552 chamam> ({8804}): but how can one <00259 >echad> be warm <03179 yacham> (8799) alone? 8804 Ecc _ 06 _ 05 Moreover he hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) the sun <08121 shemesh>, nor known <03045 yada<> (8804) any thing: this <02088 zeh> hath more rest <05183 Nachath> than <02088 zeh> the other. 8804 Ecc _ 06 _ 05 Moreover he hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the sun <08121 shemesh>, nor known <03045 yada<> ({8804}) any thing: this <02088 zeh> hath more rest <05183 Nachath> than <02088 zeh> the other. 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 23 6 All this <02090 zoh> have I proved <05254 nacah> (8765) by wisdom <02451 chokmah>: I said <00559 >amar> ({8804}), I will be wise <02449 chakam> (8799); but it was far <07350 rachowq> from me. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 20 All go <01980 halak> (8802) unto one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>; all are of the dust <06083 , and all turn <07725 shuwb> <00> to dust <06083 again <07725 shuwb> ({8804}). 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 12 I know <03045 yada<> ({8804}) that there is no good <02896 towb> in them, but for a man to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800), and to do <06213 (8800) good <02896 towb> in his life <02416 chay>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 06 I made <06213 ({8804}) me pools <01295 b@rekah> of water <04325 mayim>, to water <08248 shaqah> (8687) therewith the wood <03293 ya that bringeth forth <06779 tsamach> (8802) trees <06086 : 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 13 Then I saw <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) that <03426 yesh> wisdom <02451 chokmah> excelleth <03504 yithrown> folly <05531 cikluwth>, as far as light <00216 >owr> excelleth <03504 yithrown> darkness <02822 choshek>. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) the travail <06045 , which God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) in it. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 10 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the travail <06045 , which God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> ({8804}) to the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) in it. 8804 Ecc _ 04 _ 02 Wherefore I praised <07623 shabach> (8764) the dead <04191 muwth> (8801) which are already <03528 k@bar> dead <04191 muwth> ({8804}) more than the living <02416 chay> which are yet <05728 alive <02416 chay>. 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 17 All his days <03117 yowm> also he eateth <00398 >akal> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and he hath much <07235 rabah> (8687) sorrow <03707 ka ({8804}) and wrath <07110 qetseph> with his sickness <02483 choliy>. 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> ({8804}), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> (8804), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> (8802) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> (8802). 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 05 The sun <08121 shemesh> also ariseth <02224 zarach> (8804), and the sun <08121 shemesh> goeth down <00935 bow>> ({8804}), and hasteth <07602 sha>aph> (8802) to his place <04725 maqowm> where he arose <02224 zarach> (8802). 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 14 But those riches <06239 perish <00006 >abad> ({8804}) by evil <07451 ra<> travail <06045 : and he begetteth <03205 yalad> (8689) a son <01121 ben>, and there is nothing <03972 m@uwmah> in his hand <03027 yad>. 8804 Ecc _ 06 _ 04 For he cometh <00935 bow>> ({8804}) in with vanity <01892 hebel>, and departeth <03212 yalak> (8799) in darkness <02822 choshek>, and his name <08034 shem> shall be covered <03680 kacah> (8792) with darkness <02822 choshek>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <05437 cabab> ({8804}) to cause <02976 ya>ash> <00> my heart <03820 leb> to despair <02976 ya>ash> (8763) of all the labour <05999 which I took <05998 (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 20 Therefore I went about <05437 cabab> (8804) to cause <02976 ya>ash> <00> my heart <03820 leb> to despair <02976 ya>ash> (8763) of all the labour <05999 which I took <05998 ({8804}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 14 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) all the works <04639 ma that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>; and, behold, all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 09 So I was great <01431 gadal> ({8804}), and increased <03254 yacaph> (8689) more than all that were before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: also my wisdom <02451 chokmah> remained <05975 (8804) with me. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 09 So I was great <01431 gadal> (8804), and increased <03254 yacaph> (8689) more than all that were before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: also my wisdom <02451 chokmah> remained <05975 ({8804}) with me. 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 10 Say <00559 >amar> (8799) not thou, What is the cause that the former <07223 ri>shown> days <03117 yowm> were better <02896 towb> than these? for thou dost not enquire <07592 sha>al> ({8804}) wisely <02451 chokmah> concerning this. 8804 Ecc _ 04 _ 15 I considered <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) all the living <02416 chay> which walk <01980 halak> (8764) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, with the second <08145 sheniy> child <03206 yeled> that shall stand up <05975 (8799) in his stead. 8804 Ecc _ 04 _ 14 For out of prison <00631 >acar> (8803) <01004 bayith> he cometh <03318 yatsa>> ({8804}) to reign <04427 malak> (8800); whereas also he that is born <03205 yalad> (8738) in his kingdom <04438 malkuwth> becometh poor <07326 ruwsh> (8802). 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 23 For all his days <03117 yowm> are sorrows <04341 mak>ob>, and his travail <06045 grief <03708 ka; yea, his heart <03820 leb> taketh not rest <07901 shakab> ({8804}) in the night <03915 layil>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 18 Yea, I hated <08130 sane>> ({8804}) all my labour <05999 which I had taken <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because I should leave <03240 yanach> (8686) it unto the man <00120 >adam> that shall be after <00310 >achar> me. 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 04 6 One generation <01755 dowr> passeth away <01980 halak> (8802), and another generation <01755 dowr> cometh <00935 bow>> (8802) (8676) <00935 bow>> ({8804}): but the earth <00776 >erets> abideth <05975 (8802) for ever <05769 . 8804 Ecc _ 04 _ 13 6 Better <02896 towb> is a poor <04542 micken> and a wise <02450 chakam> child <03206 yeled> than an old <02205 zaqen> and foolish <03684 k@ciyl> king <04428 melek>, who will <03045 yada<> ({8804}) no more be admonished <02094 zahar> (8736). 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> ({8804}), saith <00559 >amar> (8804) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 27 Behold <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), saith <00559 >amar> ({8804}) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>, counting one <00259 >echad> by one <00259 >echad>, to find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the account <02808 cheshbown>: 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> ({8804}), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 13 And also that every man <00120 >adam> should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and enjoy <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 , it is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8804 Ecc _ 04 _ 03 Yea, better <02896 towb> is he than both <08147 sh@nayim> they, which hath not yet <05728 been, who hath not seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) the evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 13 There is <03426 yesh> a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, namely, riches <06239 kept <08104 shamar> (8803) for the owners <01167 ba thereof to their hurt <07451 ra<>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 01 6 I said <00559 >amar> ({8804}) in mine heart <03820 leb>, Go to now <03212 yalak> (8798), I will prove <05254 nacah> (8762) thee with mirth <08057 simchah>, therefore enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8798) pleasure <02896 towb>: and, behold, this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> ({8804}) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 8804 Ecc _ 06 _ 06 Yea, though <00432 >illuw> he live <02421 chayah> (8804) a thousand <00505 >eleph> years <08141 shaneh> twice <06471 pa told, yet hath he seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) no good <02896 towb>: do not all go <01980 halak> (8802) to one <00259 >echad> place <04725 maqowm>? 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 16 6 And moreover I saw <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) under the sun <08121 shemesh> the place <04725 maqowm> of judgment <04941 mishpat>, that wickedness <07562 resha<> was there; and the place <04725 maqowm> of righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, that iniquity <07562 resha<> was there. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 16 Then said <00559 >amar> ({8804}) I, Wisdom <02451 chokmah> is better <02896 towb> than strength <01369 g@buwrah>: nevertheless the poor man's <04542 micken> wisdom <02451 chokmah> is despised <00959 bazah> (8803), and his words <01697 dabar> are not heard <08085 shama<> (8737). 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 ({8804}) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 29 Lo <07200 ra>ah> (8798), this only <00905 bad> have I found <04672 matsa>> ({8804}), that God <00430 >elohiym> hath made <06213 (8804) man <00120 >adam> upright <03477 yashar>; but they have sought out <01245 baqash> (8765) many <07227 rab> inventions <02810 chishshabown>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 17 6 Therefore I hated <08130 sane>> ({8804}) life <02416 chay>; because the work <04639 ma that is wrought <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh> is grievous <07451 ra<> unto me: for all is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 17 I said <00559 >amar> ({8804}) in mine heart <03820 leb>, God <00430 >elohiym> shall judge <08199 shaphat> (8799) the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq> and the wicked <07563 rasha<>: for there is a time <06256 there for every purpose <02656 chephets> and for every work <04639 ma. 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 16 And this <02090 zoh> also is a sore <02470 chalah> (8802) evil <07451 ra<>, that in all points <05980 as he came <00935 bow>> ({8804}), so shall he go <03212 yalak> (8799): and what profit <03504 yithrown> hath he that hath laboured <05998 (8799) for the wind <07307 ruwach>? 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> ({8804}). 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> (8804) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> ({8804}); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 28 Which yet my soul <05315 nephesh> seeketh <01245 baqash> (8765), but I find <04672 matsa>> ({8804}) not: one <00259 >echad> man <00120 >adam> among a thousand <00505 >eleph> have I found <04672 matsa>> (8804); but a woman <00802 >ishshah> among all those have I not found <04672 matsa>> (8804). 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 06 Also their love <00160 >ahabah>, and their hatred <08135 sin>ah>, and their envy <07068 qin>ah>, is now <03528 k@bar> perished <00006 >abad> ({8804}); neither have they any more a portion <02506 cheleq> for ever <05769 in any thing that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 04 _ 04 6 Again, I considered <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) all travail <05999 , and every right <03788 kishrown> work <04639 ma, that for this a man <00376 >iysh> is envied <07068 qin>ah> of his neighbour <07453 rea<>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 14 The wise man's <02450 chakam> eyes <05869 are in his head <07218 ro>sh>; but the fool <03684 k@ciyl> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) in darkness <02822 choshek>: and I myself perceived <03045 yada<> ({8804}) also that one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> (8804) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> ({8804}) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 15 Now there was found <04672 matsa>> ({8804}) in it a poor <04542 micken> wise <02450 chakam> man <00376 >iysh>, and he by his wisdom <02451 chokmah> delivered <04422 malat> (8765) the city <05892 ; yet no man <00120 >adam> remembered <02142 zakar> (8804) that same poor <04542 micken> man <00376 >iysh>. 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 17 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8799) my heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) madness <01947 howlelah> and folly <05531 cikluwth>: I perceived <03045 yada<> ({8804}) that this <01571 gam> also is vexation <07475 ra of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 11 Because sentence <06599 pithgam> against an evil <07451 ra<> work <04639 ma is not executed <06213 (8738) speedily <04120 m@herah>, therefore the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is fully set <04390 male>> ({8804}) in them to do <06213 (8800) evil <07451 ra<>. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 18 I said <00559 >amar> ({8804}) in mine heart <03820 leb> concerning the estate <01700 dibrah> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, that God <00430 >elohiym> might manifest <01305 barar> (8800) them, and that they might see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) that they <01992 hem> themselves are beasts <00929 b@hemah>. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 07 Go thy way <03212 yalak> (8798), eat <00398 >akal> (8798) thy bread <03899 lechem> with joy <08057 simchah>, and drink <08354 shathah> (8798) thy wine <03196 yayin> with a merry <02896 towb> heart <03820 leb>; for God <00430 >elohiym> now <03528 k@bar> accepteth <07521 ratsah> ({8804}) thy works <04639 ma. 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 06 The wind <07307 ruwach> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) toward the south <01864 darowm>, and turneth about <05437 cabab> (8802) unto the north <06828 tsaphown>; it whirleth about continually <01980 halak> (8802), and the wind <07307 ruwach> returneth again <07725 shuwb> ({8804}) according to his circuits <05439 cabiyb>. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> ({8804}) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> ({8804}) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> (8804) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 14 There was a little <06996 qatan> city <05892 , and few <04592 m@ men <00582 >enowsh> within it; and there came <00935 bow>> (8804) a great <01419 gadowl> king <04428 melek> against it, and besieged <05437 cabab> ({8804}) it, and built <01129 banah> (8804) great <01419 gadowl> bulwarks <04685 matsowd> against it: 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 11 When goods <02896 towb> increase <07235 rabah> (8800), they are increased <07231 rabab> ({8804}) that eat <00398 >akal> (8802) them: and what good <03788 kishrown> is there to the owners <01167 ba thereof, saving <00518 >im> the beholding <07207 ra>avah> (8675) <07212 r@>iyth> (8801) of them with their eyes <05869 ? 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> ({8804}) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 09 6 All this have I seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}), and applied <05414 nathan> (8800) my heart <03820 leb> unto every work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: there is a time <06256 wherein one man <00120 >adam> ruleth <07980 shalat> (8804) over another to his own hurt <07451 ra<>. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 22 Wherefore I perceive <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) that there is nothing better <02896 towb>, than that a man <00120 >adam> should rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in his own works <04639 ma; for that is his portion <02506 cheleq>: for who shall bring <00935 bow>> (8686) him to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) what shall be after <00310 >achar> him? 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 15 All things have I seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) in the days <03117 yowm> of my vanity <01892 hebel>: there is <03426 yesh> a just <06662 tsaddiyq> man that perisheth <00006 >abad> (8802) in his righteousness <06664 tsedeq>, and there is a wicked <07563 rasha<> man that prolongeth <00748 >arak> (8688) his life in his wickedness <07451 ra<>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 07 I got <07069 qanah> ({8804}) me servants <05650 and maidens <08198 shiphchah>, and had servants born <01121 ben> in my house <01004 bayith>; also I had great <07235 rabah> (8687) possessions <04735 miqneh> of great <01241 baqar> and small cattle <06629 tso>n> above all that were in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim> before <06440 paniym> me: 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> ({8804}) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 (8804). 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 12 6 And I turned <06437 panah> (8804) myself to behold <07200 ra>ah> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and madness <01947 howlelah>, and folly <05531 cikluwth>: for what can the man <00120 >adam> do that cometh <00935 bow>> (8799) after <00310 >achar> the king <04428 melek>? even that which hath been already <03528 k@bar> done <06213 ({8804}). 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> ({8804}) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> ({8804}) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> (8804) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 10 And whatsoever mine eyes <05869 desired <07592 sha>al> (8804) I kept <00680 >atsal> (8804) not from them, I withheld <04513 mana<> ({8804}) not my heart <03820 leb> from any joy <08057 simchah>; for my heart <03820 leb> rejoiced <08056 sameach> in all my labour <05999 : and this was my portion <02506 cheleq> of all my labour <05999 . 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> (8804) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> ({8804})? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 15 Then <00227 >az> said <00559 >amar> ({8804}) I in my heart <03820 leb>, As it happeneth <04745 miqreh> to the fool <03684 k@ciyl>, so it happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) even to me <01571 gam>; and why was I then more <03148 yowther> wise <02449 chakam> (8804)? Then I said <01696 dabar> (8765) in my heart <03820 leb>, that this also is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 (8804), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> ({8804}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 19 And who knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) whether he shall be a wise <02450 chakam> man or a fool <05530 cakal>? yet shall he have rule <07980 shalat> (8799) over all my labour <05999 wherein I have laboured <05998 ({8804}), and wherein I have shewed myself wise <02449 chakam> (8804) under the sun <08121 shemesh>. This is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> ({8804}) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> (8804), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 15 As he came forth <03318 yatsa>> (8804) of his mother's <00517 >em> womb <00990 beten>, naked <06174 shall he return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to go <03212 yalak> (8800) as he came <00935 bow>> ({8804}), and shall take <05375 nasa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> of his labour <05999 , which he may carry away <03212 yalak> (8686) in his hand <03027 yad>. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> ({8804}) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8804) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 14 I know <03045 yada<> (8804) that, whatsoever God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 (8799), it shall be for ever <05769 : nothing <00369 >ayin> can be put <03254 yacaph> (8687) to it, nor any thing taken <01639 gara<> (8800) from it: and God <00430 >elohiym> doeth <06213 ({8804}) it, that men should fear <03372 yare>> (8799) before <06440 paniym> him. 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> ({8804}) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 ({8804}): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 10 And so <03651 ken> I saw <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) the wicked <07563 rasha<> buried <06912 qabar> (8803), who had come <00935 bow>> (8804) and gone <01980 halak> (8762) from the place <04725 maqowm> of the holy <06918 qadowsh>, and they were forgotten <07911 shakach> (8691) in the city <05892 where they had so done <06213 (8804): this is also vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> (8804), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 24 There is nothing better <02896 towb> for a man <00120 >adam>, than that he should eat <00398 >akal> (8799) and drink <08354 shathah> ({8804}), and that he should make his soul <05315 nephesh> enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8689) good <02896 towb> in his labour <05999 . This <02090 zoh> also I saw <07200 ra>ah> (8804), that it was from the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 25 I applied <05437 cabab> ({8804}) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800), and to search <08446 tuwr> (8800), and to seek out <01245 baqash> (8763) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and the reason <02808 cheshbown> of things, and to know <03045 yada<> (8800) the wickedness <07562 resha<> of folly <03689 kecel>, even of foolishness <05531 cikluwth> and madness <01947 howlelah>: 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 16 When I applied <05414 nathan> ({8804}) mine heart <03820 leb> to know <03045 yada<> (8800) wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and to see <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the business <06045 that is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>: (for also there is that neither day <03117 yowm> nor night <03915 layil> seeth <07200 ra>ah> (8802) sleep <08142 shehah> with his eyes <05869 :) 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 21 For there is <03426 yesh> a man <00120 >adam> whose labour <05999 is in wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and in knowledge <01847 da, and in equity <03788 kishrown>; yet to a man <00120 >adam> that hath not laboured <05998 ({8804}) therein shall he leave <05414 nathan> (8799) it for his portion <02506 cheleq>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and a great <07227 rab> evil <07451 ra<>. 8804 Ecc _ 07 _ 14 In the day <03117 yowm> of prosperity <02896 towb> be joyful <02896 towb>, but in the day <03117 yowm> of adversity <07451 ra<> consider <07200 ra>ah> (8798): God <00430 >elohiym> also hath set <06213 ({8804}) the one over against <05980 the other, to the end <01700 dibrah> that man <00120 >adam> should find <04672 matsa>> (8799) nothing <03972 m@uwmah> after <00310 >achar> him. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 ({8804}) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> (8804) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 ({8804}), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 11 Then I looked <06437 panah> ({8804}) on all the works <04639 ma that my hands <03027 yad> had wrought <06213 (8804), and on the labour <05999 that I had laboured <05998 (8804) to do <06213 (8800): and, behold, all was vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>, and there was no profit <03504 yithrown> under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> ({8804}) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 (8804) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 ({8804}) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 8804 Ecc _ 03 _ 11 6 He hath made <06213 ({8804}) every thing beautiful <03303 yapheh> in his time <06256 : also he hath set <05414 nathan> (8804) the world <05769 in their heart <03820 leb>, so that <01097 b@liy> no man <00120 >adam> can find out <04672 matsa>> (8799) the work <04639 ma that God <00430 >elohiym> maketh <06213 (8804) from the beginning <07218 ro>sh> to the end <05490 cowph>. 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 19 Every man <00120 >adam> also to whom God <00430 >elohiym> hath given <05414 nathan> ({8804}) riches <06239 and wealth <05233 nekec>, and hath given him power <07980 shalat> (8689) to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) thereof, and to take <05375 nasa>> (8800) his portion <02506 cheleq>, and to rejoice <08055 samach> (8800) in his labour <05999 ; this <02090 zoh> is the gift <04991 mattath> of God <00430 >elohiym>. 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> (8804) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> ({8804}) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 13 And I gave <05414 nathan> ({8804}) my heart <03820 leb> to seek <01875 darash> (8800) and search out <08446 tuwr> (8800) by wisdom <02451 chokmah> concerning all things that are done <06213 (8738) under heaven <08064 shamayim>: this sore <07451 ra<> travail <06045 hath God <00430 >elohiym> given <05414 nathan> (8804) to the sons <01121 ben> of man <00120 >adam> to be exercised <06031 (8800) therewith. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 01 6 For all this I considered <05414 nathan> ({8804}) in my heart <03820 leb> even to declare <00952 buwr> (8800) all this, that the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>, and the wise <02450 chakam>, and their works <05652 , are in the hand <03027 yad> of God <00430 >elohiym>: no man <00120 >adam> knoweth <03045 yada<> (8802) either <01571 gam> love <00160 >ahabah> or hatred <08135 sin>ah> by all that is before <06440 paniym> them. 8804 Ecc _ 01 _ 16 I communed <01696 dabar> (8765) with mine own heart <03820 leb>, saying <00559 >amar> (8800), Lo, I am come to great estate <01431 gadal> (8689), and have gotten <03254 yacaph> (8689) more wisdom <02451 chokmah> than all they that have been before <06440 paniym> me in Jerusalem <03389 Y@ruwshalaim>: yea, my heart <03820 leb> had great <07235 rabah> (8687) experience <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) of wisdom <02451 chokmah> and knowledge <01847 da. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> (8804) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 ({8804}) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 08 I gathered <03664 kanac> ({8804}) me also silver <03701 keceph> and gold <02091 zahab>, and the peculiar treasure <05459 c@gullah> of kings <04428 melek> and of the provinces <04082 m@diynah>: I gat <06213 (8804) me men singers <07891 shiyr> (8802) and women singers <07891 shiyr> (8802), and the delights <08588 ta of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, as musical instruments <07705 shiddah> <07705 shiddah>, and that of all sorts. 8804 Ecc _ 04 _ 01 6 So I returned <07725 shuwb> ({8804}), and considered <07200 ra>ah> (8799) all the oppressions <06217 that are done <06213 (8737) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: and behold the tears <01832 dim of such as were oppressed <06231 (8803), and they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764); and on the side <03027 yad> of their oppressors <06231 (8802) there was power <03581 koach>; but they had no comforter <05162 nacham> (8764). 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 03 This is an evil <07451 ra<> among all things that are done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that there is one <00259 >echad> event <04745 miqreh> unto all: yea, also the heart <03820 leb> of the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam> is full <04390 male>> ({8804}) of evil <07451 ra<>, and madness <01947 howlelah> is in their heart <03824 lebab> while they live <02416 chay>, and after <00310 >achar> that they go to the dead <04191 muwth> (8801). 8804 Ecc _ 06 _ 03 If a man <00376 >iysh> beget <03205 yalad> (8686) an hundred <03967 me>ah> children, and live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07227 rab> years <08141 shaneh>, so that the days <03117 yowm> of his years <08141 shaneh> be many <07227 rab>, and his soul <05315 nephesh> be not filled <07646 saba<> (8799) with good <02896 towb>, and also that he have no burial <06900 q@buwrah>; I say <00559 >amar> ({8804}), that an untimely birth <05309 nephel> is better <02896 towb> than he. 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 15 Then I commended <07623 shabach> (8765) mirth <08057 simchah>, because a man <00120 >adam> hath no better thing <02896 towb> under the sun <08121 shemesh>, than to eat <00398 >akal> (8800), and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to be merry <08055 samach> (8800): for that shall abide <03867 lavah> (8799) with him of his labour <05999 the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> ({8804}) him under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> ({8804}) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> (8804) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 09 Live <02416 chay> joyfully <07200 ra>ah> (8798) with the wife <00802 >ishshah> whom thou lovest <00157 >ahab> (8804) all the days <03117 yowm> of the life <02416 chay> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>, which he hath given <05414 nathan> ({8804}) thee under the sun <08121 shemesh>, all the days <03117 yowm> of thy vanity <01892 hebel>: for that is thy portion <02506 cheleq> in this life <02416 chay>, and in thy labour <05999 which thou takest <06001 under the sun <08121 shemesh>. 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 8804 Ecc _ 05 _ 18 6 Behold that which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> (8804): it is good <02896 towb> and comely <03303 yapheh> for one to eat <00398 >akal> (8800) and to drink <08354 shathah> (8800), and to enjoy <07200 ra>ah> (8800) the good <02896 towb> of all his labour <05999 that he taketh <05998 (8799) under the sun <08121 shemesh> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of his life <02416 chay>, which God <00430 >elohiym> giveth <05414 nathan> ({8804}) him: for it is his portion <02506 cheleq>. 8804 Ecc _ 09 _ 11 6 I returned <07725 shuwb> ({8804}), and saw <07200 ra>ah> (8800) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, that the race <04793 merowts> is not to the swift <07031 qal>, nor the battle <04421 milchamah> to the strong <01368 gibbowr>, neither yet bread <03899 lechem> to the wise <02450 chakam>, nor yet riches <06239 to men of understanding <00995 biyn> (8737), nor yet favour <02580 chen> to men of skill <03045 yada<> (8802); but time <06256 and chance <06294 pega<> happeneth <07136 qarah> (8799) to them all. 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 14 6 There is <03426 yesh> a vanity <01892 hebel> which is done <06213 (8738) upon the earth <00776 >erets>; that there be just <06662 tsaddiyq> men, unto whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the wicked <07563 rasha<>; again, there be <03426 yesh> wicked <07563 rasha<> men, to whom it happeneth <05060 naga<> (8688) according to the work <04639 ma of the righteous <06662 tsaddiyq>: I said <00559 >amar> ({8804}) that this also <01571 gam> is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 03 I sought <08446 tuwr> ({8804}) in mine heart <03820 leb> to give <04900 mashak> (8800) myself <01320 basar> unto wine <03196 yayin>, yet acquainting <05090 nahag> (8802) mine heart <03820 leb> with wisdom <02451 chokmah>; and to lay hold <00270 >achaz> (8800) on folly <05531 cikluwth>, till I might see <07200 ra>ah> (8799) what was that good <02896 towb> for the sons <01121 ben> of men <00120 >adam>, which they should do <06213 (8799) under the heaven <08064 shamayim> all <04557 micpar> the days <03117 yowm> of their life <02416 chay>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> ({8804}) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8804 Ecc _ 02 _ 26 For God giveth <05414 nathan> ({8804}) to a man <00120 >adam> that is good <02896 towb> in his sight <06440 paniym> wisdom <02451 chokmah>, and knowledge <01847 da, and joy <08057 simchah>: but to the sinner <02398 chata>> (8802) he giveth <05414 nathan> (8804) travail <06045 , to gather <00622 >acaph> (8800) and to heap up <03664 kanac> (8800), that he may give <05414 nathan> (8800) to him that is good <02896 towb> before <06440 paniym> God <00430 >elohiym>. This also is vanity <01892 hebel> and vexation <07469 r@ of spirit <07307 ruwach>. 8804 Ecc _ 08 _ 17 Then I beheld <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) all the work <04639 ma of God <00430 >elohiym>, that a man <00120 >adam> cannot <03201 yakol> (8799) find out <04672 matsa>> (8800) the work <04639 ma that is done <06213 (8738) under the sun <08121 shemesh>: because <00834 >aher> though <07945 shel> a man <00120 >adam> labour <05998 (8799) to seek it out <01245 baqash> (8763), yet he shall not find <04672 matsa>> (8799) it; yea further; though a wise <02450 chakam> man think <00559 >amar> (8799) to know <03045 yada<> (8800) it, yet shall he not be able <03201 yakol> (8799) to find <04672 matsa>> (8800) it. 8804 Ecc _ 12 _ 08 6 Vanity <01892 hebel> of vanities <01892 hebel>, saith <00559 >amar> ({8804}) the preacher <06953 qoheleth>; all is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 10 _ 07 I have seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) servants <05650 upon horses <05483 cuwc>, and princes <08269 sar> walking <01980 halak> (8802) as servants <05650 upon the earth <00776 >erets>. 8804 Ecc _ 10 _ 15 The labour <05999 of the foolish <03684 k@ciyl> wearieth <03021 yaga<> (8762) every one of them, because he knoweth <03045 yada<> ({8804}) not how to go <03212 yalak> (8800) to the city <05892 . 8804 Ecc _ 12 _ 07 Then shall the dust <06083 return <07725 shuwb> (8799) to the earth <00776 >erets> as it was: and the spirit <07307 ruwach> shall return <07725 shuwb> (8799) unto God <00430 >elohiym> who gave <05414 nathan> ({8804}) it. 8804 Ecc _ 10 _ 05 There is <03426 yesh> an evil <07451 ra<> which I have seen <07200 ra>ah> ({8804}) under the sun <08121 shemesh>, as an error <07684 sh@gagah> which proceedeth <03318 yatsa>> (8802) from <06440 paniym> the ruler <07989 shalliyt>: 8804 Ecc _ 10 _ 03 Yea also, when he that is a fool <05530 cakal> walketh <01980 halak> (8802) by the way <01870 derek>, his wisdom <03820 leb> faileth <02638 chacer> him, and he saith <00559 >amar> ({8804}) to every one that he is a fool <05530 cakal>. 8804 Ecc _ 12 _ 02 While the sun <08121 shemesh>, or the light <00216 >owr>, or the moon <03394 yareach>, or the stars <03556 kowkab>, be not darkened <02821 chashak> (8799), nor the clouds <05645 return <07725 shuwb> ({8804}) after <00310 >achar> the rain <01653 geshem>: 8804 Ecc _ 11 _ 08 But if a man <00120 >adam> live <02421 chayah> (8799) many <07235 rabah> (8687) years <08141 shaneh>, and rejoice <08055 samach> (8799) in them all; yet let him remember <02142 zakar> (8799) the days <03117 yowm> of darkness <02822 choshek>; for they shall be many <07235 rabah> (8687). All that cometh <00935 bow>> ({8804}) is vanity <01892 hebel>. 8804 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> ({8804}) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> (8804), 8804 Ecc _ 12 _ 03 In the day <03117 yowm> when the keepers <08104 shamar> (8802) of the house <01004 bayith> shall tremble <02111 zuwa<> (8799), and the strong <02428 chayil> men <00582 >enowsh> shall bow <05791 (8694) themselves, and the grinders <02912 tachan> (8802) cease <00988 batel> (8804) because they are few <04591 ma (8765), and those that look out <07200 ra>ah> (8802) of the windows <00699 >arubbah> be darkened <02821 chashak> ({8804}), 8804 Ecc _ 12 _ 05 Also when they shall be afraid <03372 yare>> (8799) of that which is high <01364 gaboahh>, and fears <02849 chathchath> shall be in the way <01870 derek>, and the almond tree <08247 shaqed> shall flourish <05006 na>ats> (8686), and the grasshopper <02284 chagab> shall be a burden <05445 cabal> (8691), and desire <00035 >abiyownah> shall fail <06565 parar> (8686): because man <00120 >adam> goeth <01980 halak> (8802) to his long <05769 home <01004 bayith>, and the mourners <05594 caphad> (8802) go about <05437 cabab> ({8804}) the streets <07784 shuwq>: