ESV® Text Edition: 2016. 16 For of the wise as of the fool there is (AA)no enduring remembrance, seeing that in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. 5 The fool bfolds his hands and ceats his own flesh. 12 qSo I turned to consider rwisdom and madness and folly. Yet those who come later will not rejoice in him. kThis also is vanity and a striving after wind. For what can the man do who comes after the king? 3. 7 I bought male and female slaves, and had eslaves who were born in my house. Genesis 13:2; Ecclesiastes 2:8 Read chapter in English Standard Version. The Holy Bible, English Standard Version. Where was he king? 8 I also gathered for myself silver and ggold and the treasure of hkings and iprovinces. This also, I saw, is (AM)from the hand of God, 25 for apart from him[d] who can eat or who can have enjoyment? 5  lest they drink and forget what has been decreed. (1) The summary. ESV Study Bible, Large Print, TruTone, Mahogany with Trellis Design, My-iBible, ESV, Voice-Only Digital Bible Player, Romans, ESV Illuminated Scripture Journal, ESV Large-Print Study Bible--soft leather-look, walnut with Celtic imprint design. Ecclesiastes 2 - ESV > Read Ecclesiastes 2 online (ESV) Related topics. English Standard Version; Ecclesiastes 2 Ecclesiastes 2. d All is vanity. Ecclesiastes 7 English Standard Version The Contrast of Wisdom and Folly 1 A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of birth. I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure”; but surely, this also was vanity.. a. I perceived that this also is but ra striving after wind. at which he toils under the sun? 31 The words of King Lemuel. 1. Who penned Ecclesiastes? and hastens3 to the place where it rises. Ecclesiastes 2 English Standard Version The Vanity of Self-Indulgence 1 I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. Also my (P)wisdom remained with me. 12 (U)So I turned to consider (V)wisdom and madness and folly. 2 And I ythought the dead who are already dead more fortunate than the living who are still alive. This also is vanity and a great evil. (By the way, this is another title borrowed from Leland Ryken. 3 e What f does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun? The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. Looking to help your church and family stay connected to the Word while social distancing? 5. 14 I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is rvanity7 and a striving after wind.8. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my reward for all my toil. 5 h The sun rises, and the sun goes down, and hastens 3 to the place where it rises. I had also great possessions of (I)herds and flocks, more than any who had been before me in Jerusalem. 15 Then I said in my heart, (Z)“What happens to the fool will happen to me also. It appears five times in this verse and in 29 other verses in Ecclesiastes ~ Ecclesiastes 2:11 ESV. It is an unhappy qbusiness that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 10 And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. 3 But zbetter than both is he who has not yet been and has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun. 4  A generation goes, and a generation comes. Ecclesiastes 2:10-11 English Standard Version (ESV) 10 And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. and what has been done is what will be done. This also is vanity. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! What does the penman express, over and over, in this book? English Standard Version (ESV), The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain, Some Hebrew manuscripts, Septuagint, Syriac; most Hebrew manuscripts, ch. This also, I saw, is hfrom the hand of God, This also is vanity. 8 I also gathered for myself silver and (J)gold and the treasure of (K)kings and (L)provinces. They all have the same breath, and man has no advantage over the beasts, for all is vanity.2 24 (AK)There is nothing better for a person than that he should (AL)eat and drink and find enjoyment[c] in his toil. Ecclesiastes - Chapter 2 (ESV) Font Size + -The Vanity of Self-Indulgence. 16 I said in my heart, “I have acquired great twisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.” 22 What has a man from call the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? 4 uAgain I vsaw all wthe oppressions that are done under the sun. (Ecclesiastes 1:1-2:26) The Teacher reflects on what he has learned about achievement, wealth, power, and other earthly pursuits. 2 c Vanity 2 of vanities, says a the Preacher, c vanity of vanities! 6. 7 uAgain, I saw vanity under the sun: 5 I made myself (G)gardens and parks, and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees. 3:12, 13, 22; 5:18; 8:15; [1 Tim. 17 So I hated life, because what is done under the sun was grievous to me, for (AC)all is vanity and a striving after wind. On the side of their oppressors there was power, and there was no one to comfort them. 18 I said in my heart with regard to the children of man that God is testing them that they may see that they themselves are but nbeasts. 11 He has amade everything beautiful in its time. 14  She is like the ships of the merchant; with the fruit of her hands she plants a vineyard. 18  For win much wisdom is much vexation. I said of laughter, "It is mad," and of pleasure, "What use is it?" 8 one person who has no other, either son or brother, yet there is no end to all his toil, and his feyes are never satisfied with riches, so that he never asks, g“For whom am I toiling and depriving myself of pleasure?” This also is vanity and an unhappy hbusiness. 5 h The sun rises, and the sun goes down, and hastens 3 to the place where it rises. Ecclesiastes 2:8 8 I also gathered for myself silver and g gold and the treasure of h kings and i provinces. 6 I made myself pools from which to water the forest of growing trees. #gain the whole world #ecclesiastes 2:11 #priorities #ecclesiastes #materialism #ecclesiastes 2 … 21  She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in cscarlet.6. Ecclesiastes 2:8 I gathered me also silver and gold, and the peculiar treasure of kings and of the provinces: I gat me men singers and women singers, and the delights of the sons of men, [as] musical instruments, and that of all sorts. An oracle that his mother taught him: 2  What are you doing, my son?1 What are you doing, fson of my womb? 21 Who knows whether qthe spirit of man goes upward and the spirit of the beast goes down into the earth? Why then have I been so very wise?” And I said in my heart that this also is vanity. Surely this also is mvanity and a striving after wind. 11 Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was (S)vanity and a striving after wind, and there was nothing (T)to be gained under the sun. All are from pthe dust, and to dust all return. 14 I perceived that whatever God does endures forever; gnothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it. I got jsingers, both men and women, and many kconcubines,2 the delight of the sons of man. Read Ecclesiastes 1 from the ESV Bible online. Love; Hope; Faith; Family; Worship; Prayer; More Topics... Bible verse of the day Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. Ecclesiastes All Is Vanity. 13 Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness. 15 I saw all the living who move about under the sun, along with that2 youth who was to stand in the king’s3 place. 23 For dall his days are full of sorrow, and his ework is a vexation. 16 There was no end of all the people, all of whom he led. 3 For everything there is a season, and la time for every matter under heaven: 2  a time to be born, and a time to mdie; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to break down, and a time to build up; 5  a time to pcast away stones, and a time to qgather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to rrefrain from embracing; a time to keep, and a time to tcast away; a time to vkeep silence, and a time to speak; 9 What xgain has the worker from his toil? I (E)built houses and planted (F)vineyards for myself. and let her works praise her in the gates. 12 I perceived that there is cnothing better for them than to be joyful and to ddo good as long as they live; 2 I y said of laughter, "It is mad," and of pleasure, "What use is it?" d All is vanity. 21 because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. 2  cVanity2 of vanities, says athe Preacher. Only what has already been done. 13 Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness. Bible> ESV> Ecclesiastes 2. [1] (. 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. 14 (X)The wise person has his eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. 22  She makes dbed coverings for herself; when he sits among the elders of the land. God has done it, so that people fear before him. [a] 2 I (B)said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” 3 I (C)searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine—my heart still guiding me with wisdom—and how to lay hold on (D)folly, till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life. Ecc 2:26 - For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. The wise person has his eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. Cancel any time. 1I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.”. 4 A generation goes, and a generation comes, but g the earth remains forever. d All is vanity. It is an unhappy business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. Yet he will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. But behold, this also was vanity. 2 It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for this is the end of all mankind, and the living will lay it to heart. 2:1 I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. English Standard Version. 20 So I aturned about and gave my heart up to despair bover all the toil of my labors under the sun, 13 Better was ja poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who no longer knew how kto take advice. 1 I # Luke 12:19 said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. 2. This also is vanity. 5  hThe sun rises, and the sun goes down. 5 I made myself dgardens and parks, and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees. The Teacher relates his life experience from his search for meaning. (AQ)This also is vanity and a striving after wind. # 2:1 The Hebrew term hebel can refer to a “vapor” or “mere breath”; also verses 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 26 (see note on 1:2) 2 I # [Prov. I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart mfound pleasure in all my toil, and this was my nreward for all my toil. 12 I the Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. Outline of the Book of Ecclesiastes . 18  She perceives that her merchandise is profitable. Ecclesiastes 2 - ESV: I said in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself." Ecclesiastes 2 The Vanity of Self-Indulgence. 2 I ysaid of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” 25 for apart from him4 who can eat or who can have enjoyment? 10 And whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them. 9 So I became great and lsurpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. 1 The words of a the Preacher, 1 the son of David, b king in Jerusalem. Subscribe to a study package to unlock the ESV Study Bible, the interactive Knowing the Bible study series, the Preaching the Word commentary series, and more. Par . 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But behold, this also was vanity. 4. Who was the penman's father? 3 I zsearched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine—my heart still guiding me with wisdom—and how to lay hold on afolly, till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life. 22 So I saw that there is rnothing better than that a man should rejoice in his work, for sthat is his lot. 1 The words of a the Preacher, 1 the son of David, b king in Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 5:15 greed materialism heaven I perceived that there is nothing better for them than to be joyful and to do good as long as they live; also that everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is God's gift to man. Footnotes. 20 So I (AF)turned about and gave my heart up to despair (AG)over all the toil of my labors under the sun, 21 because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. Only (W)what has already been done. 1 The words of a the Preacher, 1 the son of David, b king in Jerusalem.. 2 c Vanity 2 of vanities, says a the Preacher, c vanity of vanities! 15 Then I said in my heart, v“What happens to the fool will happen to me also. 6 I made myself pools from which to water the forest of growing trees. at which he toils under the sun? What does "vanity", in theses Scriptures, mean? Copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. 1 I x said in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself." 14 For he went lfrom prison to the throne, though in his own kingdom he had been born poor. Yet he will be master of all for which I toiled and used my wisdom under the sun. and mpervert the rights of all the afflicted. 3 e What f does man gain by all the toil. 6  Give strong drink to the one who nis perishing, 7  plet them drink and forget their poverty, for the rights of all who are destitute.3. 28  Her children rise up and call her blessed; 30  lCharm is deceitful, and beauty is vain. 18 I hated (AD)all my toil in which I toil under the sun, seeing that I must (AE)leave it to the man who will come after me, 19 and who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? 15  sWhat is crooked cannot be made straight. 15 That which is, halready has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God iseeks what has been driven away.1. (Ecclesiastes 6:1-8:17) Ecclesiastes 2 - I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also [is] vanity. For what can the man do who comes after the king? This also is vanity. (AB)How the wise dies just like the fool! Check out our free church library, church online resources, and family resources. 19 and who knows whether he will be wise or a fool? Ecclesiastes 1 - 2 All Is Vanity. Ecclesiastes 1:2 The Hebrew term hebel, translated vanity or vain, refers concretely to a “mist,” “vapor,” or “mere breath,” and metaphorically to something that is fleeting or elusive (with different nuances depending on the context). 16 Moreover, jI saw under the sun that in the place of justice, even kthere was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, even there was wickedness. 2:1 I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. xHow the wise dies just like the fool! 2 c Vanity 2 of vanities, says a the Preacher, c vanity of vanities! (Ecclesiastes 3:1-5:20) The Teacher gives practical advice on wisdom and obedience. 11 Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was ovanity and a striving after wind, and there was nothing pto be gained under the sun. And yet I perceived that the usame event happens to all of them. Ecclesiastes 2:26 NIV Ecclesiastes 2:26 NLT Ecclesiastes 2:26 ESV Ecclesiastes 2:26 NASB Ecclesiastes 2:26 KJV Ecclesiastes 2:26 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 2:26 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 2:26 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 2:26 French Bible Ecclesiastes 2:26 German Bible Bible Hub ESV … But behold, this also was vanity. 13 And I papplied my heart6 to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. 6 dBetter is a handful of equietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind. I got j singers, both men and women, and many k concubines, 2 the delight of the sons of man. 17 So I hated life, because what is done under the sun was grievous to me, for oall is vanity and a striving after wind. The Vanity of Self-Indulgence. The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called Qoheleth (="the Teacher"; Koheleth or Kohelet), composed probably between 5th to 2nd century BCE. I had also great possessions of fherds and flocks, more than any who had been before me in Jerusalem. Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness. 14:13] said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” 3 I # [ch. 4 Then I saw that all toil and all skill in work come from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This also is vanity and a great evil. sdefend the rights of tthe poor and needy. 2 I (A)said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. Ecclesiastes 2 . 2 1 I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. 10  Is there a thing of which it is said, 11  There is no nremembrance of former things,4, 12 I othe Preacher have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. Read Ecclesiastes 2 from the ESV Bible online. 16 For of the wise as of the fool there is wno enduring remembrance, seeing that in the days to come all will have been long forgotten. Why then have I been so very wise?” And I said in my heart that this also is vanity. 4 I made great works. 9 So I became great and (O)surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes All Is Vanity. 14 tThe wise person has his eyes in his head, but the fool walks in darkness. The Vanity of Self-Indulgence 1I said in my heart, "Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself." 20 All go to one place. 24  She makes hlinen garments and sells them; 25  iStrength and dignity are her clothing. 13 And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom all that is done under heaven. 19 oFor what happens to the children of man and what happens to the beasts is the same; as one dies, so dies the other. This also is vanity and a striving after wind. Who can bring him to see twhat will be after him? 23 For (AI)all his days are full of sorrow, and his (AJ)work is a vexation. 4 A generation goes, and a generation comes, but g the earth remains forever. (Pr 22:1; Ec 4:2; So 1:3). For what can the man do who comes after the king? 22 What has a man from (AH)all the toil and striving of heart with which he toils beneath the sun? This … What does verse 1 validate? Solomon, besides being the wisest man, was also the richest man. Ecclesiastes Chapter 1 Questions. In fact, what we’ll see now is Dead Ends in the Journey for Satisfaction in Life. Ecclesiastes 2 English Standard Version (ESV) The Vanity of Self-Indulgence. 14 I have seen everything that is done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind. 24 fThere is nothing better for a person than that he should geat and drink and find enjoyment3 in his toil. I bbuilt houses and planted cvineyards for myself. So I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly. 4 A generation goes, and a generation comes, but g the earth remains forever. Even in the night his heart does not rest. Ecclesiastes 2:3, ESV: "I searched with my heart how to cheer my body with wine—my heart still guiding me with wisdom—and how to lay hold on folly, till I might see what was good for the children of man to do under heaven during the few days of their life." and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. 4 I made great works. Only swhat has already been done. 2 Corinthians 5:17 creation Jesus rebirth. 8. What does "Ecclesiastes" mean? 2 I said in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity. 1. I got (M)singers, both men and women, and many (N)concubines,[b] the delight of the sons of man. 1 The words of athe Preacher,1 the son of David, bking in Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 2:26: For to the one who pleases him God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given the business of gathering and collecting, only to give to one who pleases God. Ecclesiastes 1:12-2:23! Ecclesiastes 2:8 - ESV - I also gathered for myself silver and gold and... Study verse in the English Standard Version 12 And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. 7. 18 I hated yall my toil in which I toil under the sun, seeing that I must zleave it to the man who will come after me, Ecclesiastes 2:1 The Hebrew term hebel can refer to a “vapor” or “mere breath”; also verses 11, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 26 (see note on 1:2) Ecclesiastes 2:8 The meaning of the Hebrew word is uncertain. The pursuit of pleasure tested – and found lacking. 2 I xsaid in my heart, “Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.” But behold, this also was vanity.1 I kept my heart from no pleasure, for my heart (Q)found pleasure in all my toil, and this was my (R)reward for all my toil. Even in the night his heart does not rest. Ecclesiastes 2:24 Or and make his soul see good. Ecclesiastes 2 is the second chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes in the Hebrew Bible or the Old Testament of the Christian Bible. Ecclesiastes 2:12-17 ESV. 6:17]. 26 For to the one who pleases him (AN)God has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given (AO)the business of gathering and collecting, (AP)only to give to one who pleases God. 11  The heart of her husband trusts in her. Ecclesiastes 2 – Life In View Of Death A. Also my lwisdom remained with me. 10 I have seen ythe business that zGod has given to the children of man to be busy with. 7 I bought male and female slaves, and had (H)slaves who were born in my house. But I’m afraid to say that in this section we’re in for more vanity. Ecclesiastes 2:2 ESV I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” ~ Ecclesiastes 2:2 ESV #ecclesiastes 2:2 #ecclesiastes #laughter #ecclesiastes 2 Sign up for an account to try it FREE for 30 days. and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Please enter your email address associated with your Salem All-Pass account, then click Continue. And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they had xno one to comfort them! And yet I perceived that the (Y)same event happens to all of them. Peshitta, Targum, and Talmud attribute the authorship of the book to King Solomon. Then I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, and behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind, and there was nothing to be gained under the sun. It is an unhappy [q] Ecclesiastes 2:23, Ecclesiastes 2:26; Ecclesiastes 3:10; [Genesis 3:19] business that God has given to the children of man to be busy with. 11 Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, ibut how can one keep warm alone? Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot bfind out what God has done from the beginning to the end. 17 I said in my heart, lGod will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is ma time for every matter and for every work. 26 For to the one who pleases him iGod has given wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner he has given ethe business of gathering and collecting, jonly to give to one who pleases God. This also is avanity1 and a striving after wind. 3 e What f does man gain by all the toil. 13 also ethat everyone should eat and drink and take pleasure in all his toil—this is fGod’s gift to man. 27  She looks well to the ways of her household. 2 I said of laughter, “It is mad,” and of pleasure, “What use is it?” 17 And I uapplied my heart to know wisdom and to know vmadness and folly. 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