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Ecclesiastes 12
1Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”
2before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is darkened, and the clouds return after the rain,
3on the day the keepers of the house tremble and the strong men stoop, when those grinding cease because they are few and those watching through windows see dimly,
4when the doors to the street are shut and the sound of the mill fades away, when one rises at the sound of a bird and all the daughters of song grow faint,
5when men fear the heights and dangers of the road, when the almond tree blossoms, the grasshopper loses its spring, and the caper berry shrivels—for then man goes to his eternal home and mourners walk the streets.
6Remember Him before the silver cord is snapped and the golden bowl is crushed, before the pitcher is shattered at the spring and the wheel is broken at the well,
7before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
8“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile!”
9Not only was the Teacher wise, but he also taught the people knowledge; he pondered, searched out, and arranged many proverbs.
10The Teacher searched to find delightful sayings and to record accurate words of truth.
11The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.
12And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.
13When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
14For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.
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Afterlife Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Age and Wisdom Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Almonds Ecclesiastes 12:5
when men fear the heights and dangers of the road, when the almond tree blossoms, the grasshopper loses its spring, and the caper berry shrivels—for then man goes to his eternal home and mourners walk the streets.
Animals: Perish at Death Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Birds: Have Each Their Peculiar Note or Song Ecclesiastes 12:4
when the doors to the street are shut and the sound of the mill fades away, when one rises at the sound of a bird and all the daughters of song grow faint,
Birds: Songs of, at the Break of Day Ecclesiastes 12:4
when the doors to the street are shut and the sound of the mill fades away, when one rises at the sound of a bird and all the daughters of song grow faint,
Books: The Ancients Fond of Making Ecclesiastes 12:12
And by these, my son, be further warned: There is no end to the making of many books, and much study wearies the body.
Bowl: Figurative Ecclesiastes 12:6
Remember Him before the silver cord is snapped and the golden bowl is crushed, before the pitcher is shattered at the spring and the wheel is broken at the well,
Children: Commandments To Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”
Children: should Remember God Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”
Christ is God: As God, the Judge Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.
Christian Conduct: Fearing God Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Cistern: Figurative Ecclesiastes 12:6
Remember Him before the silver cord is snapped and the golden bowl is crushed, before the pitcher is shattered at the spring and the wheel is broken at the well,
Clubbing Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”
Cord of Life Ecclesiastes 12:6
Remember Him before the silver cord is snapped and the golden bowl is crushed, before the pitcher is shattered at the spring and the wheel is broken at the well,
Corruption: Physical Decomposition: After Death Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Death: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Ecclesiastes 12:5, 7
when men fear the heights and dangers of the road, when the almond tree blossoms, the grasshopper loses its spring, and the caper berry shrivels—for then man goes to his eternal home and mourners walk the streets. / before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Dying Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Fear of God: Reverence Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Fear of the Lord Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is this: Fear God and keep His commandments, because this is the whole duty of man.
Funeral Ecclesiastes 12:7
before the dust returns to the ground from which it came and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Goad of Mental Incentive Ecclesiastes 12:11
The words of the wise are like goads, and the anthologies of the masters are like firmly embedded nails driven by a single Shepherd.
God: Creator of Man Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of adversity come and the years approach of which you will say, “I find no pleasure in them,”
God: Judge, and his Justice Ecclesiastes 12:14
For God will bring every deed into judgment, along with every hidden thing, whether good or evil.
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