Ecclesiastes 11:4

“He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.”

"He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap." - Ecclesiastes 11:4
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What does Ecclesiastes 11:4 mean?

"Ecclesiastes 11:4 (KJV) - "He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap." This verse from the book of Ecclesiastes reflects on the importance of taking action and not letting fear or hesitation hold us back. The speaker urges us to…

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Stepping Beyond Uncertainty: A Call to Action

In the book of Ecclesiastes, we encounter a profound truth captured in the succinct yet rich verse: "He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap" (Ecclesiastes 11:4, KJV). This verse succinctly speaks to the tension between the…

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A Prayer for Courage and Action Amidst Uncertainty

Heavenly Father, I come before You today, humbled by the depth of Your wisdom and the lessons You impart through Your holy Word. Today, I am reminded of Ecclesiastes 11:4 which declares, "He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap."…

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Ecclesiastes 11:4 - "He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap."
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"Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm alone?" - Ecclesiastes 4:11
Ecclesiastes 7:11 - "¶ Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun."
Ecclesiastes 10:11 - "Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better."
Ecclesiastes 11:7 - "¶ Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:"
Ecclesiastes 6:11 - "¶ Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?"
Ecclesiastes 4:7 - "Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun."
Ecclesiastes 3:4 - "A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;"
Ecclesiastes 11:1 - "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days."
Ecclesiastes 4:4 - "¶ Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit."
Ecclesiastes 12:11 - "The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd."
Ecclesiastes 4:5 - "The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh."
Ecclesiastes 7:4 - "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth."
Ecclesiastes 6:4 - "For he cometh in with vanity, and departeth in darkness, and his name shall be covered with darkness."
Ecclesiastes 1:4 - "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever."
Ecclesiastes 4:9 - "¶ Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour."
Ecclesiastes 11:2 - "Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth."
Ecclesiastes 5:11 - "When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?"
Ecclesiastes 9:4 - "¶ For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion."
Ecclesiastes 4:6 - "Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit."
Ecclesiastes 1:11 - "There is no remembrance of former things; neither shall there be any remembrance of things that are to come with those that shall come after."
Ecclesiastes 4:9-11 - "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 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. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?"
Ecclesiastes 8:4 - "Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?"
Ecclesiastes 4:12 - "And if one prevail against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4:13 - "¶ Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished."
"¶ Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun." - Ecclesiastes 7:11
"Surely the serpent will bite without enchantment; and a babbler is no better." - Ecclesiastes 10:11