Ecclesiastes 9:6 asv — As well their love, as their hatred and their envy, is perished long ago; neither have they any more a portion for ever…

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"As well their love, as their hatred and their envy, is perished long ago; neither have they any more a portion for ever in anything that is done under the sun. "

— Ecclesiastes 9:6, American Standard Version

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Ecclesiastes 9 — Context

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This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea 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.

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For to him that is joined with all the living there is hope; for a living dog is better than a dead lion.

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For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.

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As well their love, as their hatred and their envy, is perished long ago; neither have they any more a portion for ever in anything that is done under the sun.

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Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works.

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Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.

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Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of thy life of vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all thy days of vanity: for that is thy portion in life, and in thy labor wherein thou laborest under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 9:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 9:6 say?
Ecclesiastes 9:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “As well their love, as their hatred and their envy, is perished long ago; neither have they any more a portion for ever in anything that is done under the sun. ”
Where is Ecclesiastes 9:6 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 9:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 9, verse 6.
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 9:6.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 9:6 in?
Ecclesiastes 9:6 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 9:6?
Ecclesiastes 9:6 reads (ASV): “As well their love, as their hatred and their envy, is perished long ago; neither have they any more a portion for ever in anything that is done under the sun. ” 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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