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Ecclesiastes 12:6

Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964 bbe — And the dust goes back to the earth as it was, and the spirit goes back to God who gave it. All things are to no purpos…

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And the dust goes back to the earth as it was, and the spirit goes back to God who gave it.

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All things are to no purpose, says the Preacher, all is to no purpose.

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And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings.

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The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.

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The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.

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And further, my son, take note of this: of the making of books there is no end, and much learning is a weariness to the flesh.

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This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man.

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God will be judge of every work, with every secret thing, good or evil.

— Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Ecclesiastes 12 — Context

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When the doors are shut in the street, and the sound of the crushing is low, and the voice of the bird is soft, and the daughters of music will be made low;

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And he is in fear of that which is high, and danger is in the road, and the tree is white with flower, and the least thing is a weight, and desire is at an end, because man goes to his last resting-place, and those who are sorrowing are in the streets;

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Before ever the silver cord is cut, or the vessel of gold is broken, or the pot is broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the water-hole;

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And the dust goes back to the earth as it was, and the spirit goes back to God who gave it.

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All things are to no purpose, says the Preacher, all is to no purpose.

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And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings.

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The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true.

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The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide.

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And further, my son, take note of this: of the making of books there is no end, and much learning is a weariness to the flesh.

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This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man.

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God will be judge of every work, with every secret thing, good or evil.

Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964 say?

Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the dust goes back to the earth as it was, and the spirit goes back to God who gave it. All things are to no purpose, says the Preacher, all is to no purpose. And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings. The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true. The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide. And further, my son, take note of this: of the making of books there is no end, and much learning is a weariness to the flesh. This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man. God will be judge of every work, with every secret thing, good or evil.”

Where is Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964 in the Bible?

Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 12, verses 7–1964.

Who wrote Ecclesiastes?

Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.

What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?

Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.

What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?

Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964.

What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964 in?

Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964?

Ecclesiastes 12:7-1964 reads (BBE): “And the dust goes back to the earth as it was, and the spirit goes back to God who gave it. All things are to no purpose, says the Preacher, all is to no purpose. And because the Preacher was wise he still gave the people knowledge; searching out, testing, and putting in order a great number of wise sayings. The Preacher made search for words which were pleasing, but his writing was in words upright and true. The words of the wise are pointed, and sayings grouped together are like nails fixed with a hammer; they are given by one guide. And further, my son, take note of this: of the making of books there is no end, and much learning is a weariness to the flesh. This is the last word. All has been said. Have fear of God and keep his laws; because this is right for every man. God will be judge of every work, with every secret thing, good or evil.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.