Ecclesiastes 9:6 nasb — Indeed their love, their hate and their zeal have already perished, and they will no longer have a share in all that is…

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"Indeed their love, their hate and their zeal have already perished, and they will no longer have a share in all that is done under the sun."

— Ecclesiastes 9:6, NASB

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Ecclesiastes 9 — Context

3

This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one fate for all men. Furthermore, the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil and insanity is in their hearts throughout their lives. Afterwards they go to the dead.

4

For whoever is joined with all the living, there is hope; surely a live dog is better than a dead lion.

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For the living know they will die; but the dead do not know anything, nor have they any longer a reward, for their memory is forgotten.

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Indeed their love, their hate and their zeal have already perished, and they will no longer have a share in all that is done under the sun.

7

Go then, eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works.

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Let your clothes be white all the time, and let not oil be lacking on your head.

9

Enjoy life with the woman whom you love all the days of your fleeting life which He has given to you under the sun; for this is your reward in life and in your toil in which you have labored under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 9:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 9:6 say?
Ecclesiastes 9:6 in the NASB reads: “Indeed their love, their hate and their zeal have already perished, and they will no longer have a share in all 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 (NASB): “Indeed their love, their hate and their zeal have already perished, and they will no longer have a share in all 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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