For with much wisdom comes much sorrow;     the more knowledge, the more grief. Chapter 1 Vs 18 Book of Ecclesiastes Could have been called the meaning of life, the universe and everything

Book of Ecclesiastes Written during the reign of Solomon Ecclesiastes(Latin) can mean Gatherer, Teacher, Preacher The writers name Koheleth has the same meanings in Hebrew and refers to King Solomon It is another book on wisdom(like Job & Proverbs) Some commentators have described Ecclesiastes as the greatest single piece of writing ever. (including some atheists)

Book of Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes starts with the words “Meaningless! Meaningless!”     says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless!     Everything is meaningless.” The book questions the usefulness of Wisdom It states that the study of Wisdom and even Folly is like chasing the wind It states pleasure and the pursuit of temporal material and riches is meaningless

Book of Ecclesiastes It also states work is meaningless (Ch.3 vs26 To the person who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness, but to the sinner he gives the task of gathering and storing up wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God Chapter 3 contains some famous lines in literature, these were used as the lyrics for a hit by the Byrds in 1965 (Turn,Turn,Turn)

Sayings from Ecclesiastes All the rivers run into the sea, yet the sea is not full. Ecclesiastes, 1. 7 The eye is not satisfied with seeing. Ecclesiastes, 1. 8 There is no new thing under the sun. Ecclesiastes, 1. 9 He that increases in knowledge increases in sorrow. Ecclesiastes, 1. 18

Sayings from Ecclesiastes Wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. Ecclesiastes, 2. 13 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.Ecclesiastes, 5. 5 It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting.Ecclesiastes, 7. 2 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider.Ecclesiastes, 7. 14

Sayings from Ecclesiastes Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest. Ecclesiastes, 9. 10 Wine maketh merry: but money answereth all things. Ecclesiastes, 10. 19 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Ecclesiastes, 11. 1 Of making many books there is no end;and much study is a weariness of the flesh.Ecclesiastes,12.12

Book of Ecclesiastes Ecclesiastes tells us that our pursuit of money, wealth, and fame, even with good intentions, is useless unless we have established a relationship with God. Luxuries might be enjoyable in this life, they might even be good things, but they have no value hereafter. Solomon sums up saying unless we have a good and true relationship with God all we might do is a waste of time.

Book of Ecclesiastes Fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Ecclesiastes, 12. 13