Ecclesiastes 12

Name: Ecclesiastes
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The author reflects on the end of life, stating that the body will return to dust and that the spirit will return to God who gave it. He exhorts the reader to remember God in their youth, before old age and death come.

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The End of Life

1 Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;

2 While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:

3 In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened,

4 And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of musick shall be brought low;

5 Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:

6 Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.

7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

8 Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.

9 And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

10 The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.

11 The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.

12 And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.

14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.

Commentary

Ecclesiastes 12 is a reminder of the importance of living life to the fullest and making the most of the time we have. The chapter begins with a warning to remember our Creator in our youth, before the days of old age come and our strength fades. The author then goes on to describe the physical effects of aging, such as the weakening of the body and the fading of the senses. He also warns against the dangers of forgetting God and the consequences of living a life of vanity. The author then turns to the importance of wisdom and understanding, which he says is the key to living a life of meaning and purpose. He encourages us to seek out wisdom and understanding, and to use them to make the most of our lives. He also warns against the dangers of being too wise and of becoming proud and arrogant. The chapter ends with a reminder that all of our days are numbered and that our lives are fleeting. The author encourages us to make the most of our time and to remember our Creator in all that we do. He reminds us that our lives are a gift from God and that we should use them wisely. Ecclesiastes 12 is a powerful reminder of the importance of living life to the fullest and making the most of the time we have. It encourages us to seek out wisdom and understanding, and to use them to make the most of our lives. It also reminds us that our lives are a gift from God and that we should use them wisely.