Surely this also is vanity (emptiness) and chasing after the wind. We are glad to present this audio edition of the Holy King James Bible, the most popular and read English version of the Bible. THEN I returned and considered all the oppressions that are practiced under the sun: And I beheld the tears of the oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors was power, Ecclesiastes 12:5 Amplified Bible (AMP) Also when [the old] are afraid of danger from that which is high, and fears are in the way, and the almond tree [their white hair] blooms, and the grasshopper [a little thing] is a burden, and desire and appetite fail, because man goes to his everlasting home and the mourners go about the streets or marketplaces. 6 Better is a handful with quietness than both hands full with painful effort, a vain striving after the wind and a feeding on it. 5 The fool folds his hands [together] and consumes his own flesh [destroying himself by idleness and apathy]. 4 Then I returned and considered all the oppressions that are practiced under the sun: And I beheld the tears of the oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors was power, but they [too] had no comforter. God’s word calls on us to make our senior years a time of spiritual maturity and intellectual growth. And behold I saw the tears of the oppressed and they had no one to comfort them; and on the side of their oppressors was power, but they had no one to comfort them. 15 I have seen all the living under the sun join with the second youth (the king’s acknowledged successor) who replaces him. 3 But better than them both [I thought] is he who has not yet been born, who has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun. It defends the life of faith in a generous God by pointing to the grimness of the alternative.' Amplified Bible Par The Futility of All Endeavors 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! At times this book will Amplified Bible (AMP). We might better call this person a skillful workaholic. The first he simply labels the “skillful” worker. 7 Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun [in one of its peculiar forms]. A time to convert a lifetime of courageous morality, personal integrity, and character-building into a legacy that encourages and inspires the next generation. 2 So I praised and thought more fortunate those who have been long dead than the living, who are still alive. Please like my Facebook Page. KJV Amplified Bible offers mobile access to Scriptures. Book of Ecclesiastes Chapter 4 - Click for Chapter Audio 4:4 - [ In Context | Read Chapter | Discuss this Verse ] [ Original: Hebrew / Greek | Multi-Translation | Make Poster ] Again, I … Cast a net of kindness far and wide Copyright © 2015 by The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and does not have another to lift him up. https://www.facebook.com/wmforce3 I post Biblical information for the … 12 And though a man might prevail against him who is alone, two will withstand him. Then I looked again at all the acts of (A)oppression which were being done under the sun. 3 But better off than either of them is the one who has not yet been born, who has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun. 14 Even though [the youth] comes out of prison to reign, while the other, born a king, becomes needy. The Amplified Bible Ecclesiastes Proverbs The Amplified Bible Song of Solomon Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Book Overview ). 4 The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. All rights reserved. The class book is suitable for teens and up. 4 Then I looked again and considered all the acts of oppression that were being practiced under the sun. Ezra NKJV Audio Bible. This too is vanity (futility, false pride) and chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 4 Amplified Bible Par The Evils of Oppression 1 Then I looked again and considered all the acts of oppression that were being practiced under the sun. 1 THEN I returned and considered all the oppressions that are practiced under the sun: And I beheld the tears of the oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors was power, but they [too] had no comforter. Indeed, his eyes were not satisfied with riches and he never asked, “For whom do I labor and deprive myself of pleasure?” This too is vanity (a wisp of smoke, self-conceit); yes, it is a painful effort and an unhappy task.(A). Ecclesiastes 3 1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to 4 The questions The translation is true to the original Greek meaning. ). 2 So I praised and thought more fortunate those who have been long dead than the living, who are still alive. 13 A poor yet wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who [b]no longer knows how to receive instruction and counsel (friendly reproof, warning)— 14 for the poor youth has [used his wisdom and] come out of prison to become king, even though he was born poor in his kingdom. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. 15 I saw all the living who walk under the sun with the youth who was to stand up in the king’s stead. Ecclesiastes 1:13 The “wisdom” of Proverbs is not the “wisdom” of Ecclesiastes. This is also vanity, a vain striving after the wind and a feeding on it. There is to be no old age in the sense of spiritual exhaustion or moral decrepitude or misanthropic isolation; old age is to be equivalent to increase of kingliness and bounty and holy influence.” “The path of the righteous is as the dawning light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day” (Prov. Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC), “Christianity calls upon us to make our old age into an aspect of youth. 5 The fool folds his hands together and eats his own flesh [destroying himself by indolence]. Ecclesiastes 4:1 - 16 THEN I returned and considered all the oppressions that are practiced under the sun: And I beheld the tears of the oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors was power, but they [too] had no comforter. 6 One hand full of rest and patience is better than two fists full of labor and chasing after the wind. 4 OVERVIEW 'It is an essay in apologetics. 7 Then I looked again at vanity under the sun [in one of its peculiar forms]. Ecclesiastes 4:4-8 records Solomon's analysis of four types of workers. 4:9-12 FIV Amplified Paraphrase (Targum) Working with a partner is better than Here is my advice – learn from one who working alone, and together you earn great looked and saw. will unfold as it will. 5 The fool folds his hands [together] and consumes his own flesh [destroying himself by idleness and apathy]. Ecclesiastes 7 1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. This too is vanity (futility, false pride) and chasing after the wind. 4:18, Battlefield of the Mind New Testament--soft leather-look, arcadia blue, Everyday Life Bible: The Power Of God's Word For Everyday Living, Imitation Leather, pink, The Amplified Topical Reference Bible, Hardcover, Amplified & NKJV Parallel Bible Bonded Leather, Black, Large Print, Battlefield of the Mind Bible: Renew Your Mind Through the Power of God's Word. Just because we do not have the complete picture is no excuse for inactivity. 8 There was a certain man—without a dependent, having neither a child nor a brother, yet there was no end to all his labor. 5 It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom - Amplified Bible Ecclesiastes 5 AMP - Amplified Bible For to draw near to hear and obey is better than to give the sacrifice of fools [carelessly, irreverently] too ignorant to know that they are doing evil. 2. 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