Old Testament
Ecclesiastes
Read Ecclesiastes online — searching for meaning under the sun
12 chapters — your reading progress will grow here.
Chapters
Chapter I
1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem: 2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of …
Chapter II
1 I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure;” and behold, this also was vanity…
Chapter III
1 For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: 2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a…
Chapter IV
1 Then I returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold, the tears of those who were oppre…
Chapter V
1 Guard your steps when you go to God’s house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools,…
Chapter VI
1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is heavy on men: 2 a man to whom God gives riches, wealth, an…
Chapter VII
1 A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one’s birth. 2 It is better to go…
Chapter VIII
1 Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom makes his face shine, and the ha…
Chapter IX
1 For all this I laid to my heart, even to explore all this: that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in t…
Chapter X
1 Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to produce an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor. 2 …
Chapter XI
1 Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; f…
Chapter XII
1 Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near, when you wil…
