2 Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. Struggling through hard times and needing reminders that God has not forgotten you. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Jer 15:2. This could be your last night. THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Languagecopyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. Michael W. Smith. 8 If your hand or your foot causes you to . And how wonderful to live in the sunshine! Ecclesiastes 11:4 He who watches the wind will fail to sow, and he who observes the clouds will fail to reap. Ecclesiastes 11 King James Version (KJV). Grammy Award-Winning artist, best-selling author, and humanitarian "The Passion Translation is a gift to . Dont sit there watching the wind. For moderate and lawful pleasure Koheleth has always uttered his sanction, but the pleasure is to be such as God allows. The wise man returned to his former subject, concerning the same events happening to all sorts of persons, righteous and wicked, wise and unwise, ( Ecclesiastes 10:1 Ecclesiastes 10:2 ) ; and enlarged upon it in his mind; and took notice of various things done under the sun, and made the . the mystery at work in all that God does. 3 If the clouds are full of rain, they empty themselves on the earth, and if a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where the tree falls, there it will lie. A time to tear down and a time to build up. When the wind blows down a tree, it lies where it falls. Rejoice, O young man, in your youth; and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes: but know you, that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. English Standard Version (ESV). This is to be accepted with all gratitude in the present, as the future is wholly beyond our ken and our control; it is all that is placed in our power, and it is enough to make life more than endurable. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. And then to temper unmixed joy, to prove that he is not recommending mere sensuality, to correct any wrong impression which the previous utterances may have conveyed, the writer adds another thought, a somber reflection which shows the religious conclusion to which he is working up. 2Dont hoard your goods; spread them around.Be a blessing to others. ZU VERKAUFEN! It is not Epicureanism, even in a modified form, that is here encouraged. 8 Finishing is better than starting. Psalm 50:4-6 He shall call to the heavens from above, and to the earth, that he may judge his people. 7-8Oh, how sweet the light of day,And how wonderful to live in the sunshine!Even if you live a long time, dont take a single day for granted.Take delight in each light-filled hour,Remembering that there will also be many dark daysAnd that most of what comes your way is smoke. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. 5As you do not know the path of the wind. 8 However many years anyone may live, let them enjoy them all. 10Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. Dont stare at the clouds. 3 If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place . So let your words be few. 9 Control your temper, for anger labels you a fool. Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. It is all decided by chance, by being in the right place at the right time. Ecclesiastes Chapter 11 - Catholic Bible. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Want the Verse of the Day sent to your inbox? Applications to the church and to individual Christians 4:1-16 - Unity and maturity in the body through Christ's gifts 4:17-32 - The new man in Christ vs. the old man 5: 9 Rejoice, O young man, while you are young, and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. All rights reserved worldwide. 4. New International Version (NIV). and do not rest your hands in the evening. 10 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. 6:9, 10; Heb. "Gaudeamus igitur, juvenes dum sumus;Post exactam juventutem, post melestam senectutem,Nos habebit humus . "Vita nostra brevis est, brevi finietur,Venit mors velociter, rapit nes atrociter,Nemini parcotur." Copyright 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. New Living Translation (NLT). And he divided unto them his living. Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north. and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Ecclesiastes 10. 3If clouds are full of water,they pour rain on the earth.Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north,in the place where it falls, there it will lie.4Whoever watches the wind will not plant;whoever looks at the clouds will not reap. Parallel Commentaries Let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth. AU - Healey, J F. PY - 1976. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! When the wind blows down a tree, it lies where it falls. (B)2Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight;you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. 1 Kings 1 to 11, Proverbs, and Ecclesiastes - (MacArthur Bible Studies) by John F MacArthur (Paperback) $33.99 - $53. 11I have observed something else under the sun. 2 A time to be born and a time to die. 7Light is sweet,and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Patience is better than pride. 11Ship(A) your grain across the sea;after many days you may receive a return. Read the Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-22. If you find a mistake in the Bible text or footnotes, please contact the publisher at tpt . The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. Lamentations 3:27 It is good for a man that he bear the yoke in his youth. for after many days you will find it again. Copyright 2019 by Zondervan. (F)8However many years anyone may live,let them enjoy them all.But let them remember(G) the days of darkness,for there will be many. The Message Large-Print Devotional Bible--soft leather-look, brown, The Message Large-Print Deluxe Gift Bible--soft leather-look, navy, The Scribe Bible: Featuring The Message by Eugene H. Peterson, Dark Walnut, The Message: Catholic/Ecumenical Edition, Softcover, The Message of Psalms: Premier Journaling Edition, desert wanderer cover, Message Slimline Bible--soft leather-look, black/spring wildflowers. STOP delaying to get to know the Bible better! M3 - Chapter 11 Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. ISBN-13: 9781424555529, 978-1424555529. you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. ). 11 I have observed something else under the sun. And how wonderful to live in the sunshine! , But know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment, Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular, Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular, Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular, The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct, Noun - feminine plural construct | second person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular, Preposition-b | Noun - common plural construct, Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct, Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular, gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative, Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | second person masculine singular, Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular, A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 11:9 Rejoice young man in your youth (Ecclesiast. 11 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 5As you do not know the path of the wind,(C)or how the body is formed[a] in a mothers womb,(D)so you cannot understand the work of God,the Maker of all things. A time to grieve and a time to dance. Rather, the fact that the doctrine of temporal reward and punishment is found by experience to fail in many cases (comp. Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there it will lie. NIV. you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. Don't sit there watching the wind. 9:8; Gal. Y1 - 1976. 9You who are young, be happy while you are young,and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth.Follow the ways of your heartand whatever your eyes see,but know that for all these thingsGod will bring you into judgment. 3 If clouds are full of water, they pour rain on the earth. All rights reserved worldwide. and let your heart be glad in the days of your youth. Daily Devotional, Devotional, Bible Journal, Prayer Journal, Christian Planner, Prayer Cards, Bible Verse Journal, Scripture Journal, Scripture Planner, Personalized Scripture, Personalized Bible But know also that not just anything goes; You have to answer to God for every last bit of it. The wise sometimes go hungry, and the skillful are not necessarily wealthy. Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. 10Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity. A time to plant and a time to harvest. I returned, and saw under the sun. 10Live footloose and fancy-freeYou wont be young forever.Youth lasts about as long as smoke. You are God's masterpiece-beautiful, unique, and priceless-and this is 314128478167 Ecclesiastes or, The Preacher Chapter 11. (H)10So then, banish anxiety(I) from your heartand cast off the troubles of your body,for youth and vigor are meaningless.(J). If something looks good to you, pursue it. Be a blessing to others. Shadowy and incomplete as was Koheleth's view of this great assize, his sense of God's justice in the face of the anomalies of human life was so strong that he can unhesitatingly appeal to the conviction of a coming inquisition, as a motive for the guidance of action and conduct. BibleGateway+ less than $5/mo. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. (F)8However many years anyone may live,let them enjoy them all.But let them remember(G) the days of darkness,for there will be many. Ecclesiastes 11:10 in all English translations. For less than $5/mo. Ecclesiastes 3:11. 7 Extortion turns wise people into fools, and bribes corrupt the heart. This next verse, Ecclesiastes 11:6. , draws the unit begun in verse 1 to a close, summing up by telling us to go ahead and sowto work and invest as already mentioned. Ecclesiastes "Be happy, young man" (Ecclesiastes 11:9-10) . All rights reserved. We have been taught three things about how we should live when we look at our death based on the words of Ecclesiastes 11:1-8: (1) First, we must be careful to live our remaining life, trusting God entirely. And that most of what comes your way is smoke. Try it FREE right now! You who are young, make the most of your youth. 1 Kings 22:15 So he came to the king. Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. get to know the Bible better! or how the bones are formeda in a mothers womb. get to know the Bible better! Holy Bible, New International Version, NIV Copyright 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc. Used by permission. 11 Be generous: Invest in acts of charity. Such things must come, but woe to the person through whom they come! Do your own work. King James Version (KJV) Public Domain. For less than $5/mo. 6Sow your seed in the morning,and at evening let your hands not be idle,(E)for you do not know which will succeed,whether this or that,or whether both will do equally well. . STOP delaying to get to know the Bible better! More partners coming soon! And he answered him, Go, and prosper: for the LORD shall deliver it into the hand of the king. so you cannot understand the work of God. 4He who watches the wind will fail to sow. and at evening let your hands not be idle. The Passion Translation (TPT) is a heart-level translation that uses Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic manuscripts to express God's fiery heart of love to this generation, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God's Word. 112:9; Matt. 11Ship(A) your grain across the sea;after many days you may receive a return. For less than $5/mo. in the place where it falls, there it will lie. and cast off the troubles of your body, for youth and vigor are meaningless. And the king said unto him, Micaiah, shall we go against Ramothgilead to battle, or shall we forbear? whoever looks at the clouds will not reap. Ecclesiastes 9:11. However, all translations of the Bible are subject to human limitations and imperfections. This could be your last night. But let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Subscribe to TPT Whisper devotions to receive two inspiring readings in your inbox each week! 1 Be generous: Invest in acts of charity. 2 - Give a portion to seven, and also to eight: for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. As you do not know what is the way of the wind, Or how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child, So you do not know the works of God who makes everything. . the mystery at work in all that God does. This could be your last night. Copyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson, The Message (MSG). Genesis 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 4 A time to cry and a time to laugh. Ecclesiastes 11:4 If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done, literally, "He that observeth the wind shall not sow, and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap." Ecclesiastes 11:4 in all English translations Experience free email devotionals in your inbox every morning from Christian Pastors, writers, and contributors. The fastest runner doesnt always win the race, and the strongest warrior doesnt always win the battle. 7 Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to stumble! Pictures and Artwork. Start for FREE. 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T1 - Ecclesiastes 11, 7-12, 8. [Deut. you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. A correcter, who desired to remove all seeming contradictions and discrepancies from the work, would not have been satisfied with inserting this gloss, but would have displayed his remedial measures in other places. Start your free trial today! It has been doubted what is meant by "judgment," whether present or future, men's or God's. Remembering that there will also be many dark days. whether a tree falls to the south or to the north. 6 Sow your seed in the morning, and at evening let your hands not be idle, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or whether both will do equally well. 3-4When the clouds are full of water, it rains.When the wind blows down a tree, it lies where it falls.Dont sit there watching the wind. 10 Don't long for "the good old days.". 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Seeking reminders of God's perfect consistency, faithfulness, and mercy when the world is uncertain and unpredictable. 1 - Cast thy bread upon the running waters: for after a long time thou shalt find it again. Verse 6 also closes the lengthy middle subsection begun at or following Ecclesiastes 9:10. regarding giving our all using wisdom and diligence. Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north. Charity yields high returns. Ecclesiastes 9:11 New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95) 11 I again saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift and the battle is not to the warriors , and neither is bread to the wise nor wealth to the discerning nor favor to men of ability ; for time and chance overtake them all . But know also that not just anything goes; You have to answer to God for every last bit of it. 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