The Book of Ecclesiastes

Following are some of the memorable verses.in this Book.

This book presents reflections on the vanity of temporal life and mankind's duties and obligations to God.

3:4 A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

7:29 This only have I found, that God has made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.

8:11 If the sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, people's+ hearts are fully set in them to do evil.

9:3 This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event to all: yes, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.

9:9 Live joyfully with the wife whom you love all the days of your life ...

9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no work nor device nor knowledge nor wisdom in the grave where you go.

10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the apothecary to send forth a stinking smell.+ So does a little folly to one who has a reputation for wisdom and honor.

12:7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return to God who gave it.