so you cannot understand the work of God. Bible Language English. Learn more at www.cev.bible. Bible text from the Contemporary English Version 2nd Edition (CEV®) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (www.americanbible.org). Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in our minds about the past and the future. Bible Language … 12 I said these things when I lived in Jerusalem as king of Israel. whoever looks at the clouds will not reap. 18 Keep to the middle of the road. you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. 11 Be generous, and someday you will be rewarded. Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about with our NEW "Know the Bible" series. And the advice is given in light of the unpredictability of life… Business Advice 11:1 Cast [send] thy bread [grain] upon the waters [overseas]: for […] There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens Ecclesiastes 4 Contemporary English Version (CEV). Because it has no outlets, any fresh water that comes in quickly becomes contaminated. The book of Ecclesiastes is unique in the Hebrew Scriptures. 12.11 a shepherd: This may be a reference to God as shepherd (see also Psalm 23.1). Ecclesiastes 11:3. # 11.8 Nothing makes sense: Or “There's nothing to look forward to!” Jump to: if it bites you anyway. and they are like nails that fasten things together. Cancel. 16 # 1 K 4.29-31; Si 47.14-18. Bible > CEV > Ecclesiastes 10 ... 11 The power to charm a snake. Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in our minds about the past and the future. It Is Senseless To Be Wise. (B)2 Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight;    you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. I have seen good citizens die for doing the right thing, while criminals live and prosper. I said to myself, “You are by far the wisest person who has ever lived in Jerusalem. 11 Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will [] find it after many days. So how can anyone explain what God does? Contemporary English Version; Ecclesiastes; Chapter 11; Read the Bible Contemporary English Version Ecclesiastes 11:2. The only problem is the smell. Learn more at www.cev… Bible text from the Contemporary English Version 2nd Edition (CEV®) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (www.americanbible.org). Ecclesiastes 11:1 - CEV - Be generous, and someday you will be rewarded.... Study verse in the Contemporary English Version 11 God makes everything happen at the right time. They were crying, but no one was there to offer comfort, and those who mistreated them were powerful. 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 11 God makes everything happen at the right time. Contemporary English Version, Second Edition (CEV®) CEV: Contemporary English Version . Nothing makes sense. Ecclesiastes 11:1 - CEV - Be generous, and someday you will be rewarded.... Study verse in the Contemporary English Version Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in our minds about the past and the future. For Jesus Himself testified that a prophet has no honor in his own country. 7 Light is sweet,    and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. 12.11 These sayings … together: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text. Learn more at www.cev… 13 Wisely I have applied myself to investigation and exploration of everything that happens under heaven. Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north, in the place where it falls, there it will lie. is remembered anymore, and everyone yet to be born. It is the only book that overtly philosophizes. These sayings come from a shepherd, # 12.11 a shepherd: This may be a reference to God as shepherd (see also Psalm 23.1). 2 Divide your gifts among many, [] for in the days ahead you yourself may need much help. Do what you want and find pleasure in what you see. 2 Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity. # 1.17 chasing the wind: See the note at 1.14. Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in … 4 One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. The only problem is the smell. 2 Give a portion to seven, or even [divide it] to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth. Who knows? Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in our minds about the past and the future. Bible text from the Contemporary English Version 2nd Edition (CEV®) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (www.americanbible.org). # 11.8 Nothing makes sense: Or “There's nothing to look forward to!” 9 Be cheerful and enjoy life while you are young! 3 When the clouds are heavy, the rains come down; when a tree falls, whether south or north, the die is cast, for there it lies. 6 Sow 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. So when He came to Galilee, the Galileans received Him, having seen all the things He did in Jerusalem at the feast; for they also had gone to the feast. 8 Even if you live to a ripe old age, you should try to enjoy each day, because darkness will come and will last a long time. 9 Be cheerful and enjoy life while you are young! if it bites you anyway. Death makes fools even of … Ecclesiastes 11:1 CEV. Version. [b] So how can anyone explain what God does? 4 If you worry about the weather and don’t plant seeds, you won’t harvest a crop. 4 I looked again and saw people being mistreated everywhere on earth. will be forgotten too. Do what you want and find pleasure in what you see. American King James Version × and in God’s judging a young man’s works in Ecclesiastes 11:9 Ecclesiastes 11:9 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. Because it has no outlets, any fresh water that comes in quickly becomes contaminated. 5 No one can explain how a baby breathes before it is born. (F)8 However many years anyone may live,    let them enjoy them all.But let them remember(G) the days of darkness,    for there will be many. I said to myself, “You are by far the wisest person who has ever lived in Jerusalem. does you no good. You are eager to learn, and you have learned a lot.” 17 Then I decided to find out all I could about wisdom and foolishness. After all, he created everything. 7 Nothing on earth is more beautiful than the morning sun. After all, God created everything. 11 No one who lived in the past is remembered anymore, and everyone yet to be born will be forgotten too. Your work might pay off, and your seeds might produce. 13 With all my wisdom I tried to understand everything that happens here on earth. The Dead Sea has such high mineral concentrations that even non-swimmers can stay afloat in it. Cancel. 11 ... Ecclesiastes 11 Contemporary English Version (CEV) It Pays To Work Hard. Bible text from the Contemporary English Version 2nd Edition (CEV®) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as permitted in writing by American Bible Society, 101 North Independence Mall East, Floor 8, Philadelphia, PA 19106-2155 (www.americanbible.org). 13 With all my wisdom I tried to understand everything that happens here on earth. Invest in Many Ventures - Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. And in this chapter, the Preacher in the first six verses gives us some good sound financial advice. NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Everything to come is meaningless. Learn more at www.cev.bible. 12.11 These sayings … together: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text. Change Language {{#items}} {{local_title}} Ecclesiastes 10 Ecclesiastes 12 ... Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 Contemporary English Version (CEV) It Pays To Work Hard. and at evening let your hands not be idle. The author of Ecclesiastes, the Teacher, is a sage who has lived long and has grown weary of life’s vicissitudes. 8 Even if you live to a ripe old age, you should try to enjoy each day, because darkness will come and will last a long time. 11 God makes everything happen at the right time. So how can anyone explain what God does? [b] So how can anyone explain what God does? 11 Give generously, for your gifts will return to you later. # 1.17 chasing the wind: See the note at 1.14. Ecclesiastes 11:5-6 CEV No one can explain how a baby breathes before it is born. Bible Gateway Plus puts a library of commentaries and Greek & Hebrew language tools right in your pocket. 2 I said to myself, “The dead are better off than the living. Your work might pay off, and your seeds might produce. This is where the author reviews a long life and all his thoughts and deeds and … Soon I realized that this too was as senseless as chasing the wind. 2 A wise person’s heart directs him toward the right, but the foolish person’s heart directs him toward the left. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Nothing makes sense.[c]. Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land. # 12.11 These sayings … together: One possible meaning for the difficult Hebrew text. 17 Don't die before your time by being too evil or acting like a fool. Version. Do what you want and find pleasure in what you see. And God has made this so hard for us humans to do. 11 No one who lived in the past. Ecclesiastes 11 It Pays To Work Hard 1 Be generous, and someday you will be rewarded. Ecclesiastes 11 New International Version (NIV) Invest in Many Ventures. 6 Plant your seeds early in the morning and keep working in the field until dark. 10 Rid yourself of all worry and pain, because the wonderful moments of youth quickly disappear. 10 Rid yourself of all worry and pain, because the wonderful moments of youth quickly disappear. 3 What profit hath a man of all his labour which he taketh under the sun? 11 No memory remains of the past, and so it will be for the centuries to come -- they will not be remembered by their successors. 6 Plant your seeds early in the morning and keep working in the field until dark. 11 Ship(A) your grain across the sea;    after many days you may receive a return. The Contemporary English Version has been described as a "user-friendly" and a "mission-driven" translation that can be read aloud without stumbling, heard without misunderstanding, and listened to with enjoyment and appreciation, because the language is contemporary and the style is lucid and lyrical. will be forgotten too. 9 Be cheerful and enjoy life while you are young! 11 Be generous, and someday    you will be rewarded. 11 Words of wisdom are like the stick a farmer uses to make animals move. Ecclesiastes 11:4 Contemporary English Version (CEV) 4 If you worry about the weather and don’t plant seeds, you won’t harvest a crop. Share what you have with seven or eight others, because you never know when disaster may strike. All rights reserved worldwide. Whether a tree falls to the south or to the north. 11 God makes everything happen at the right time. 14 For God will bring every deed into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil. 12 I, Qoheleth, have reigned over Israel in Jerusalem. Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in our minds about the past and the future. The Dead Sea has such high mineral concentrations that even non-swimmers can stay afloat in it. after many days you may receive a return. in the place where it falls, there it will lie. 2 Share what you have with seven or eight others, because you never know when disaster may strike. Various expressions in Ecclesiastes would indicate that Solomon wrote the book only in old age (Ecclesiastes 1:12-18; Ecclesiastes 2:1-11; Ecclesiastes 11:9-10; Ecclesiastes 12:1-7). Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in … ... Bible text from the Contemporary English Version 2nd Edition (CEV®) is not to be reproduced in copies or otherwise by any means except as … 11 No one who lived in the past. Ecclesiastes 11:1 CEV. 8 Even if you live to a ripe old age, you should try to enjoy each day, because darkness will come and will last a long time. Ecclesiastes 11. Preaching text: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11; 3:1-17. And God has made this so hard for us humans to do. Spirit - The same Hebrew word (like πνεῦμα pneuma in Greek and “Spirit” in English) signifies both the wind Ecclesiastes 11:4 and the Spirit (compare marginal reference). Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society, Contemporary English Version (CEV). 3 Rain clouds always bring rain; trees always stay wherever they fall. 7 Nothing on earth is more beautiful than the morning sun. Specifically, Ecclesiastes is a book of practical philosophy—it is based on observation and experience, not on strained, esoteric ideas. Ecclesiastes 11:5-6 CEV No one can explain how a baby breathes before it is born. After all, he created everything. The topic in Ecclesiastes 11:1–6 is not how water affects bread. [a]2 Share what you have    with seven or eight others,because you never know    when disaster may strike.3 Rain clouds always bring rain;trees always stay    wherever they fall.4 If you worry about the weatherand don’t plant seeds,    you won’t harvest a crop. (H)10 So then, banish anxiety(I) from your heart    and cast off the troubles of your body,    for youth and vigor are meaningless.(J). [a]2 Share what you have    with seven or eight others,because you never know    when disaster may strike.3 Rain clouds always bring rain;trees always stay    wherever they fall.4 If you worry about the weatherand don’t plant seeds,    you won’t harvest a crop. is remembered anymore, and everyone yet to be born. 3 If 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.4 Whoever watches the wind will not plant;    whoever looks at the clouds will not reap. Contemporary English Version, Second Edition (CEV®) 9 You 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 heart    and whatever your eyes see,but know that for all these things    God will bring you into judgment. It Is Senseless To Be Wise. 12 I said these things when I lived in Jerusalem as king of Israel. Ecclesiastes 11 Amplified Bible (AMP) Cast Your Bread on the Waters. You can do this if you truly respect God. Be generous, and someday you will be rewarded. Ecclesiastes 1 King James Version (KJV). Now, we move on to chapter 11 for our Ecclesiastes 11 Commentary. 4 If you wait for perfect conditions, you will never get anything done. Let us hear the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is the whole duty of man. After all, God created everything. Ecclesiastes 11:1. The Holy Bible: CEV Your Young Christian's First Bible, Hardcover - Slightly Imperfect, CEV Your Young Christian's First Bible, with Deuterocanonical and Apocryphal Books, Hardcover, The Holy Bible: CEV Your Young Christian's First Bible, Hardcover. 15 I have seen everything during this senseless life of mine. 13 Now all has been heard. 16 # 1 K 4.29-31; Si 47.14-18. Ecclesiastes 11:1 CEV. Ecclesiastes 11:6 - CEV - Plant your seeds early in the morning and keep working in the field until dark. 7 Nothing on earth is more beautiful than the morning sun. Who knows? Be generous, and someday you will be rewarded. Ecclesiastes 10 New American Standard Bible (NASB) A Little Foolishness. Welcome at Galilee - Now after the two days He departed from there and went to Galilee. 10 Dead flies turn a perfumer’s oil rancid, so a little foolishness is more [] potent than wisdom and honor. Copyright © 1995 by American Bible Society. 12.11 a shepherd: This may be a reference to God as shepherd (see also Psalm 23.1). 11 Be generous, and someday    you will be rewarded. Ecclesiastes 11 Living Bible (TLB). 16 So don't destroy yourself by being too good or acting too smart! and let your heart give you joy in the days of your youth. Ecclesiastes 11:10Contemporary English Version (CEV) 10 Rid yourself of all worry and pain, because the wonderful moments of youth quickly disappear. 5 No one can explain how a baby breathes before it is born. The Contemporary English Version has been described as a "user-friendly" and a "mission-driven" translation that can be read aloud without stumbling, heard without misunderstanding, and listened to with enjoyment and appreciation, because the language is contemporary and the style is lucid and lyrical. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 12 My child, I warn you to stay away from … Ecclesiastes 11:1 CEV. Yet none of us can ever fully understand all he has done, and he puts questions in our minds about the past and the future. Ecclesiastes 9:11 (NKJV) I returned and saw under the sun that— The race is not to the swift, Nor the battle to the strong, Nor bread to the wise, Nor riches to men… Ecclesiastes 7:9 (CEV) You are eager to learn, and you have learned a lot.” 17 Then I decided to find out all I could about wisdom and foolishness. Bible > CEV > Ecclesiastes 10 ... 11 The power to charm a snake. But don’t forget that God will judge you for everything you do. Ecclesiastes 11:10 The sense appears to be, “Let the timely recollection of God‘s judgment, and of the fleeting character of youth, so influence your conduct that you will refrain from acts which entail future remorse and pain.” return to 'Jump List' Clarke's Notes on the Bible does you no good. If clouds are full of water, they pour rain on the earth. Nothing makes sense. 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