Ecclesiastes, 11

The author reflects on the importance of enjoying life, stating that one should enjoy the good things of life while they can, for death is inevitable.

Ecclesiastes, 11

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verses
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Bible version

The Importance of Enjoying Life

1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
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 where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
5 As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
6 In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
7 Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:
8 But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.
9 Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
10 Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.

Commentary

Ecclesiastes 11 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of living life to the fullest and taking advantage of the opportunities that come our way. The author begins by encouraging us to cast our bread upon the waters, meaning to take risks and invest in the future. He then goes on to say that we should not be afraid to take risks, as we will never know what the outcome will be. He also encourages us to be generous with our resources, as it will bring us joy and satisfaction. The author then speaks of the importance of enjoying life and making the most of our days. He encourages us to be wise and to use our time wisely, as it is a precious commodity. He also speaks of the importance of being content with what we have, and not to be envious of others. The author then speaks of the importance of being prepared for the future. He encourages us to plan ahead and to be ready for whatever may come our way. He also speaks of the importance of being humble and not taking ourselves too seriously. Overall, Ecclesiastes 11 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of living life to the fullest and taking advantage of the opportunities that come our way. It encourages us to be wise and to use our time wisely, to be generous with our resources, and to be prepared for the future. It is a reminder that life is short and that we should make the most of it.

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Assuming a reader with an average reading speed of 300 WPM reads the Ecclesiastes, chapter 11 it would take approximately 1 minutes to finish.

There are 10 verses in Ecclesiastes, chapter 11.