7 Again I saw something meaningless under the sun: 8 There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother.There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth.“For whom am I toiling,” he asked, “and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?”This too is meaningless— a miserable business! Ecclesiastes 4 English Standard Version (ESV) Evil Under the Sun. 4. 4 Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no comforter;power was on the side of their oppressors— and they have no comforter.2 And I declared that the dead, who had already died,are happier than the living, who are still alive.3 But better than both is the one who has never been born,who has not seen the evil that is done under the sun. However, God allowed a small bit of Solomon's personal experiences and their results to appear in His Word because … Study This × Bible Gateway Plus. (F), 4 And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. On the side of their oppressors there was power, and there was no one to comfort them. 2 And I declared that the dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, who are still alive. 4 Again I saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun. 1 Again, I observed all the oppression that takes place under the sun. Ecclesiastes 4. Our Price: $12.99 Save: $27.00 (68%) Buy Now. Ecclesiastes 4. the tears of those being oppressed,+ but they had no comforter;+ and on the side of their oppressors there was power, so that they had no comforter. 4 Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors— and they have no comforter. Chapter Parallel Compare. 5 I made gardens and parks, filling them with all kinds of fruit trees. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. Starting your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus is easy. Ecclesiastes 4 English Standard Version Evil Under the Sun 1 Again I saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun. But better than both is he who has not yet been, who has not seen the evil that is done under the sun. 14 The youth may have come from prison to the kingship, or he may have been born in poverty within his kingdom. 6 Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes chapter 4 1611 KJV (King James Version) 1 So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done vnder the sunne; & behold the teares of such as were oppressed, and they had no comforter: and on the side of their oppressours there was power, but they had no comforter.. 2 Wherefore I praised the dead which are already dead, more then the liuing which … Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. Schau dir unsere Auswahl an ecclesiastes 4 9 an, um die tollsten einzigartigen oder spezialgefertigten handgemachten Stücke aus unseren Shops für digitaldrucke zu finden. 12:5; Eccl. 4 And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. All rights reserved worldwide. To manage your subscription, visit your Bible Gateway account settings. Ecclesiastes 2:4-7. 1:2 no one to comfort them! Retail: $199.99. The form yithqepho for yithqephehu, Job 15:24, is like hirdepho, Hosea 8:3 equals hirdephehu, Judges 9:40. But those who came later were not pleased with the successor. Ecclesiastes 4 - NAS: Then I looked again at all the acts of oppression which were being done under the sun. An integrated digital Bible study library - including complete notes from the Believer's Bible Commentary and the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible (NIV and NRSV) - is just a step away! 2 So I congratulated and thought … Ecclesiastes. All your content will be saved and you can seamlessly switch devices. You can cancel anytime during the trial period. 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. Begin reading God's Word ad-free with instant access to your new online study library. 14 The youth may have come from prison to the kingship, or he may have been born in poverty within his kingdom. View More Titles. But those who came later were not pleased with the successor. There is one [alone], and [there is] not a second According to Aben Ezra, either no friend or companion, or no servant, or no wife, which last sense he prefers; no friend or companion he chooses, because friendship and fellowship lead to expenses; and no servant who would be chargeable to him; and no wife, which would be more expensive, and bring on a … This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. Ecclesiastes 4:14 in all English translations. (D)3 But better than both is the one who has never been born,(E)who has not seen the evil that is done under the sun. 4 Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. 15 I saw that all who lived and walked under the sun followed the youth, the king’s successor. 4 I also tried to find meaning by building huge homes for myself and by planting beautiful vineyards. So, that’s all so exciting. 4 Again I looked and saw all the oppression(A) that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no comforter;power was on the side of their oppressors— and they have no comforter. The oppressors have great power, and their victims are helpless. Matthew 17:1-27; Numbers 3; Numbers 4; Ecclesiastes 3:16-22; Ecclesiastes 4; Share Tweet Save. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 2 And I congratulated the dead who had already died rather than the living who were still alive.+ 3 And better off than both of them is … And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they had no one to comfort them! Ecclesiastes 4. On the side of their oppressors there was power, and there was no one to comfort them. Your credit card won’t be charged until the trial period is over. 16 There was no end to all the people who were before them. Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and access the NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible notes. Ecclesiastes. Creating an account allows you to access more features and content such as: Reading the Bible is rewarding, and these plans make it easy! It looks like you’re already subscribed to Bible Gateway Plus! 6 I built reservoirs to collect the water to irrigate my many flourishing groves. Ecclesiastes 4:8. Who doesn’t love a Cinderella story? 15 I saw that all who lived and walked under the sun followed the youth, the king’s successor. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: "For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?" 4 Then I looked again and considered all the acts of oppression that were being practiced under the sun. You’re already logged in with your Bible Gateway account. Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness. Try it for 30 days FREE. Don't have an account? Ecclesiastes 4 New International Version (NIV) Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness. The tears of the oppressed, But they have no comforter— On the side of their oppressors there is power, But they have no comforter. Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament "And if one shall violently assail him who is alone, two shall withstand him; and (finally) a threefold cord is not quickly broken asunder." New International Version Update. 4 Again I turned my attention to all the acts of oppression that go on under the sun. On the side of their oppressors there was power, and there was no one to comfort them. View more titles . The next step is to choose a monthly or yearly subscription, and then enter your payment information. I also owned large herds and flocks, more … But how can one keep warm alone?12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. Try it free for 30 days. What are the benefits of creating an account? 16 There was no end to all the people who were before them. I made me gardens — Hebrew, paradises, or gardens of pleasure; I planted trees, &c. — Mixing pleasure and profit together. 2 And I thought the dead who are already dead more fortunate than the living … Enrich … Ecclesiastes 4:14 leads us through that poor and wise child coming out of prison to become king after that old and foolish king. You'll get this book and many others when you join Bible Gateway Plus. 1 Then I returned and considered all the # Job 35:9; Ps. To subscribe at our regular subscription rate, click the button below. (B)2 And I declared that the dead,(C) who had already died,are happier than the living, who are still alive. Want more information about Bible Gateway Plus? And Ecclesiastes 4:15 tells us that everyone followed that new king who was the formerly poor wise child who came out of prison. 6 I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees. Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun. Ecclesiastes 4:2. 4 And I myself returned that I might see all the acts of oppression+ that are being done under the sun, and, look! All rights reserved worldwide. Retail: $39.99. Ecclesiastes. 4. Ecclesiastes 7:27-28. But how can one keep warm alone?12 Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves.A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. His face shone like the sun, and his … Ecclesiastes 4 Amplified Bible (AMP) The Evils of Oppression. Wherefore I praised the dead, which are already dead Truly and properly so; not in a figurative sense, as dead sinners, men dead in trespasses and sins; nor carnal professors, that have a name to live, and are dead; nor in a civil sense, such as are in calamity and distress, as the Jews in captivity, or in any affliction, which is sometimes called death: but such who are … 2 And I declared that the dead, who had already died, are happier than the living, … 3 … NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. Our Price: $24.99 Save: $25.00 (50%) Buy Now. The book contains philosophical speeches by a character called '(the) Qoheleth' (="the Teacher"), composed probably between 5th to 2nd century BCE. 4 * And I came back to seeing all the denials of justice that are committed under the sun: there were the tears of the oppressed and no comforter for them, and on the part of their oppressors power and no comforter for them; 2 and I congratulated the dead who have already died rather than the living who are still alive, 3 and, better than either of them, him who has not … Ecclesiastes 4-7 New International Version (NIV) Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness . NIV Reverse Interlinear Bible: English to Hebrew and English to Greek. 2 So I concluded that the dead are better off than the living. ESV Large Print Personal Size Bible (TruTone, Turquoise, Emblem Design) Retail: $49.99. Treasury of Scripture. 5:8; Job 35:9 the oppressions that are done under the sun. I saw the tears of the oppressed, with no one to comfort them. You’ve already claimed your free trial of Bible Gateway Plus. I builded me houses — Of which see 1 Kings 7:1, &c.; 9:15, &c.; Song of Solomon 8:11. 2 And I # See Job 3:11-26 thought the dead who are already dead … Three easy steps to start your free trial subscription to Bible Gateway Plus. Try it FREE. German Bible: Ecclesiastes. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.(G). NIV The Journey Bible: Revealing God and How You Fit into His Plan, Softcover. Peshitta, Targum, and Talmud attribute the authorship of the book to King Solomon. because they have a good return for their labor: A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. 7 I bought male and female slaves and had other slaves who were born in … I made me great works — Magnificent works, for my honour and delight. This too is futile--a miserable task. 4 Again I looked and saw all the oppression that was taking place under the sun: I saw the tears of the oppressed— and they have no comforter; power was on the side of their oppressors— and they have no comforter. 4 And I saw that all toil and all achievement spring from one person’s envy of another. 4 And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man's envy of his neighbor. And behold, the tears of the oppressed, and they had no one to comfort them! Verse 13. Psalm 78:33 Therefore their days did he consume in vanity, and … because they have a good return for their labor: A cord of three strands is not quickly broken. 1:1 Dies sind die Reden des Predigers, des Sohns Davids, des Königs zu Jerusalem.. 1:2 Es ist alles ganz eitel, sprach der Prediger, es ist alles ganz eitel.. 1:3 Was hat der Mensch mehr von all seiner Mühe, die er hat unter der Sonne?. 4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. 9 Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up.But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.11 Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. 13 Better a poor but wise youth than an old but foolish king who no longer knows how to heed a warning. Retail: $22.99. 3:16; 5:8; Is. Ecclesiastes 4-6 New International Version (NIV) Oppression, Toil, Friendlessness . 9:11 Again I # ch. There is one alone — Who has none but himself to care for. 5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh. The “threefold cord” [Ecclesiastes 4:12] of social ties suggests the subject of civil government.In this case too, he concludes that kingly power confers no lasting happiness. 2 There he was transfigured before them. NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Personal Size, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible, Red Letter Edition: Bringing to Life the Ancient World of Scripture, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print. Try it free for 30 days. I made me pools of water — Because the rain there fell but seldom; to water … This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind. 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