And further, by these, my son, be admonished Rehoboam, the son of Solomon, may be intended, for whose sake, more especially, this book might be written; though it may take in every hearer of this divine preacher, every disciple of this teacher, every subject of his kingdom, as well as every reader of this book, … Ecclesiastes 12:1, “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, 'I find no pleasure in them.'" Here, as in the beginning of the book Ecclesiastes 1:1-2, the Preacher speaks of himself Ecclesiastes 12:8-10 in the third person. He first repeats Ecclesiastes 12:8 the mournful, perplexing theme with which his musings began Ecclesiastes 1:2 ; and then states the encouraging practical conclusion Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 to which … Ecclesiastes 10:12: Words from the mouth of the wise are gracious, but fools are consumed by their own lips. Ecclesiastes 11: Ecclesiastes: Song of Solomon 1 New International Version; Ecclesiastes 12 Ecclesiastes 12. Navigate by book, topic, passage, search and more. 12 1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them"- 2 before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the rain; 3 when the keepers of the house tremble, and the strong men … Ecclesiastes 12:12 New International Version (NIV) 12 Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. Ecclesiastes Chapter 12 - King James Version KJV Alexander Scourby Free Audio Video Bible - Duration: 2:43. 17 So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. 78 The Bible gives a strong basis for wise living "11…their collected sayings like firmly embedded nails" (Eccl. 12:11b NIV… 12:11a NIV). Ecclesiastes 4:12 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ecclesiastes 4:12, NIV: "Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." Ecclesiastes 12 New International Version (NIV) Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them"— before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the rain; Read the Bible New International Version Ecclesiastes 12. Catholicism. Ecclesiastes 12:1–14 Remember b your Creator . 13 I also saw under the sun this example of wisdom that greatly impressed me: 14 There was once a small city with only a few people in it. Ecclesiastes 12:5 Parallel Verses [⇓ See commentary ⇓] Ecclesiastes 12:5, NIV: "when people are afraid of heights and of dangers in the streets; when the almond tree blossoms and the grasshopper drags itself along and desire no longer is stirred.Then people go to their eternal home and mourners go about the streets." Bible Reader with fully formatted text and multiple versions and languages available. in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come. David Suchet reads Ecclesiastes 12 from the New International Version (NIV) of the Bible. Yet they will have control … All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble c come . Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.”, Scripture quoted by permission. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body" (Eccl. 3 Even when the fool walks on the road, he lacks sense, and he i says to everyone that he is a fool. 19 And who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish? That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God. 10 Dead flies make g the perfumer’s ointment give off a stench; so a little folly outweighs wisdom and honor. Ecclesiastes 12:12. 3 In the day … 12:11-12 NIV). 2 While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:. For example, doctors of the Church have cited Ecclesiastes. Of making many books there is no end, and much study wearies the body. Ecclesiastes 4:12… Ecclesiastes 12:1 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. Ecclesiastes 4:12, ESV: "And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken." Audio Video Bible Alexander Scourby KJV 3,376 views 2:43

Try it … (NIV) Ecclesiastes 12 1 Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, "I find no pleasure in them"-- 2 before the sun and the light and the moon and the stars grow dark, and the clouds return after the rain; Ecclesiastes 1 Everything Is Meaningless 1 The words of the Teacher, Or the leader of the assembly ; also in verses 2 and 12 son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 … 12 But beyond this, my son, be warned: the writing of many books is endless, and excessive devotion to books is wearying to the body. Ecclesiastes has been cited in the writings of past and current Catholic Church leaders. 78 The Bible motivates and guides in wise living "11The words of the wise are like goads" (Eccl. 18 I hated all the things I had toiled for under the sun, because I must leave them to the one who comes after me. 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