Ecclesiastes 3:12

“I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.”

"I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life." - Ecclesiastes 3:12
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What does Ecclesiastes 3:12 mean?

Ecclesiastes 3:12 (KJV) states, "I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life." This verse is found in the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes, which is traditionally attributed to King Solomon. The book is known for its deep…

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The Gift of Goodness: Rejoicing in the Journey

Ecclesiastes 3:12 (KJV) tells us, "I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life." This verse encapsulates a profound truth about the human experience, emphasizing the importance of joy and goodness in navigating the complexities of…

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A Prayer for Joy and Purpose in Our Lives

Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude for the gift of life, for the beauty of creation that surrounds us, and for the profound wisdom found in Your Word. As we reflect on the words of Ecclesiastes 3:12, ‘I know that there is no good in them, but…

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Ecclesiastes 3:12 - "I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life."
Ecclesiastes 3:12-13 - "I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God."
"I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil—this is the gift of God." - Ecclesiastes 3:12-13
Ecclesiastes 12:3 - "In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened,"
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Ecclesiastes 1:12 - "¶ I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem."
Ecclesiastes 12:8 - "¶ Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity."
Ecclesiastes 12:12 - "And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh."
Ecclesiastes 3:3 - "A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;"
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Ecclesiastes 12:13  Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:14  For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Ecclesiastes 3:1 – "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens."
Ecclesiastes 3:9 - "What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?"
Ecclesiastes 3:1 - "To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:"
Ecclesiastes 3:4 - "A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;"
Ecclesiastes 3:8 - "A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace."
Ecclesiastes 12:7 - "Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it."
Ecclesiastes 10:12 - "The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself."
Ecclesiastes 3:6 - "A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;"