Ecclesiastes 5:17 kjva — All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness."

— Ecclesiastes 5:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ecclesiastes 5 — Context

14

But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.

15

As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.

16

And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind?

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All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.

18

Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.

19

Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.

20

For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.

Ecclesiastes 5:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 5:17 say?
Ecclesiastes 5:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.”
Where is Ecclesiastes 5:17 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 5:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 5, verse 17.
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 5:17.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 5:17 in?
Ecclesiastes 5:17 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 5:17?
Ecclesiastes 5:17 reads (KJVA): “All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.” 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.
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