Ecclesiastes 9
Interlinear Bible
1
For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are in the hand of God: no man knoweth either love or hatred by all that is before them.
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 26
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
2 of 26
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 26
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
נָתַ֤תִּי
For all this I considered
H5414
נָתַ֤תִּי
For all this I considered
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
5 of 26
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
לִבִּי֙
in my heart
H3820
לִבִּי֙
in my heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
7 of 26
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
9 of 26
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
10 of 26
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
12 of 26
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
וְהַחֲכָמִ֛ים
and the wise
H2450
וְהַחֲכָמִ֛ים
and the wise
Strong's:
H2450
Word #:
14 of 26
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
בְּיַ֣ד
are in the hand
H3027
בְּיַ֣ד
are in the hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
16 of 26
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים
of God
H430
הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים
of God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
17 of 26
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
גַם
either
H1571
גַם
either
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
18 of 26
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
גַם
either
H1571
גַם
either
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
20 of 26
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
יוֹדֵ֙עַ֙
knoweth
H3045
יוֹדֵ֙עַ֙
knoweth
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
23 of 26
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
הָֽאָדָ֔ם
no man
H120
הָֽאָדָ֔ם
no man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
24 of 26
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
2
All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked; to the good and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.
הַכֹּ֞ל
H3605
הַכֹּ֞ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר
and to him that
H834
כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר
and to him that
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
2 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
לַכֹּ֗ל
H3605
לַכֹּ֗ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 20
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֶחָ֜ד
All things come alike to all there is one
H259
אֶחָ֜ד
All things come alike to all there is one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
5 of 20
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
וְלָרָשָׁע֙
and to the wicked
H7563
וְלָרָשָׁע֙
and to the wicked
Strong's:
H7563
Word #:
7 of 20
morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
כַּטּוֹב֙
not as is the good
H2896
כַּטּוֹב֙
not as is the good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
8 of 20
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
וְלַטָּה֣וֹר
and to the clean
H2889
וְלַטָּה֣וֹר
and to the clean
Strong's:
H2889
Word #:
9 of 20
pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר
and to him that
H834
כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר
and to him that
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
12 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אֵינֶ֣נּוּ
H369
כַּטּוֹב֙
not as is the good
H2896
כַּטּוֹב֙
not as is the good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
15 of 20
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
כַּֽחֹטֶ֔א
so is the sinner
H2398
כַּֽחֹטֶ֔א
so is the sinner
Strong's:
H2398
Word #:
16 of 20
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
הַנִּשְׁבָּ֕ע
and he that sweareth
H7650
הַנִּשְׁבָּ֕ע
and he that sweareth
Strong's:
H7650
Word #:
17 of 20
to seven oneself, i.e., swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר
and to him that
H834
כַּאֲשֶׁ֖ר
and to him that
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
18 of 20
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
3
This is an evil among all things that are 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.
בְּכֹ֤ל
H3605
בְּכֹ֤ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶֽׁר
H834
אֲשֶֽׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
4 of 23
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נַעֲשָׂה֙
among all things that are done
H6213
נַעֲשָׂה֙
among all things that are done
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 23
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
תַּ֣חַת
H8478
תַּ֣חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
6 of 23
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ
under the sun
H8121
הַשֶּׁ֔מֶשׁ
under the sun
Strong's:
H8121
Word #:
7 of 23
the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 23
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
אֶחָ֖ד
that there is one
H259
אֶחָ֖ד
that there is one
Strong's:
H259
Word #:
10 of 23
properly, united, i.e., one; or (as an ordinal) first
לַכֹּ֑ל
H3605
לַכֹּ֑ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
11 of 23
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
וְגַ֣ם
H1571
וְגַ֣ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
12 of 23
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
לֵ֣ב
unto all yea also the heart
H3820
לֵ֣ב
unto all yea also the heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
13 of 23
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
בְּֽנֵי
of the sons
H1121
בְּֽנֵי
of the sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
14 of 23
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
הָ֠אָדָם
of men
H120
הָ֠אָדָם
of men
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
15 of 23
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
מָלֵא
is full
H4390
מָלֵא
is full
Strong's:
H4390
Word #:
16 of 23
to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
בִּלְבָבָם֙
is in their heart
H3824
בִּלְבָבָם֙
is in their heart
Strong's:
H3824
Word #:
19 of 23
the heart (as the most interior organ)
בְּחַיֵּיהֶ֔ם
while they live
H2416
בְּחַיֵּיהֶ֔ם
while they live
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
20 of 23
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
4
For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 17
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
מִי֙
For
H4310
מִי֙
For
Strong's:
H4310
Word #:
2 of 17
who? (occasionally, by a peculiar idiom, of things); also (indefinitely) whoever; often used in oblique construction with prefix or suffix
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֣ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
3 of 17
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
יְבֻחַּ֔ר
H977
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
6 of 17
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
חַי֙
for a living
H2416
חַי֙
for a living
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
7 of 17
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
יֵ֣שׁ
to him that is
H3426
יֵ֣שׁ
to him that is
Strong's:
H3426
Word #:
8 of 17
there is or are (or any other form of the verb to be, as may suit the connection)
כִּֽי
H3588
כִּֽי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
10 of 17
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
חַי֙
for a living
H2416
חַי֙
for a living
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
12 of 17
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
ה֣וּא
H1931
ה֣וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
13 of 17
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
ט֔וֹב
is better
H2896
ט֔וֹב
is better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
14 of 17
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
5
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
כִּ֧י
H3588
כִּ֧י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 15
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
הַֽחַיִּ֛ים
For the living
H2416
הַֽחַיִּ֛ים
For the living
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
2 of 15
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
יוֹדְעִ֣ים
know
H3045
יוֹדְעִ֣ים
know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
3 of 15
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
וְהַמֵּתִ֞ים
but the dead
H4191
וְהַמֵּתִ֞ים
but the dead
Strong's:
H4191
Word #:
4 of 15
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
וְהַמֵּתִ֞ים
but the dead
H4191
וְהַמֵּתִ֞ים
but the dead
Strong's:
H4191
Word #:
5 of 15
to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
אֵינָ֧ם
H369
יוֹדְעִ֣ים
know
H3045
יוֹדְעִ֣ים
know
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
7 of 15
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
מְא֗וּמָה
not any thing
H3972
מְא֗וּמָה
not any thing
Strong's:
H3972
Word #:
8 of 15
properly, a speck or point, i.e., (by implication) something; with negative, nothing
וְאֵֽין
H369
ע֤וֹד
H5750
ע֤וֹד
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
10 of 15
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
שָׂכָ֔ר
neither have they any more a reward
H7939
שָׂכָ֔ר
neither have they any more a reward
Strong's:
H7939
Word #:
12 of 15
payment of contract; concretely, salary, fare, maintenance; by implication, compensation, benefit
כִּ֥י
H3588
כִּ֥י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
13 of 15
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
6
Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.
גַּ֣ם
H1571
גַּ֣ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 18
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
גַּם
H1571
גַּם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
3 of 18
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
גַּם
H1571
גַּם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
5 of 18
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
כְּבָ֣ר
is now
H3528
כְּבָ֣ר
is now
Strong's:
H3528
Word #:
7 of 18
properly, extent of time, i.e., a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto
אָבָ֑דָה
perished
H6
אָבָ֑דָה
perished
Strong's:
H6
Word #:
8 of 18
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
וְחֵ֨לֶק
neither have they any more a portion
H2506
וְחֵ֨לֶק
neither have they any more a portion
Strong's:
H2506
Word #:
9 of 18
properly, smoothness (of the tongue)
עוֹד֙
H5750
עוֹד֙
Strong's:
H5750
Word #:
12 of 18
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
לְעוֹלָ֔ם
for ever
H5769
לְעוֹלָ֔ם
for ever
Strong's:
H5769
Word #:
13 of 18
properly, concealed, i.e., the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e., (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial
בְּכֹ֥ל
H3605
בְּכֹ֥ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
14 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶֽׁר
H834
אֲשֶֽׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
15 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נַעֲשָׂ֖ה
in any thing that is done
H6213
נַעֲשָׂ֖ה
in any thing that is done
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
16 of 18
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
7
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
לֵ֣ךְ
Go thy way
H3212
לֵ֣ךְ
Go thy way
Strong's:
H3212
Word #:
1 of 14
to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
בְּשִׂמְחָה֙
with joy
H8057
בְּשִׂמְחָה֙
with joy
Strong's:
H8057
Word #:
3 of 14
blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
לַחְמֶ֔ךָ
thy bread
H3899
לַחְמֶ֔ךָ
thy bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
4 of 14
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
בְלֶב
heart
H3820
בְלֶב
heart
Strong's:
H3820
Word #:
6 of 14
the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the center of anything
ט֖וֹב
with a merry
H2896
ט֖וֹב
with a merry
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
7 of 14
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
9 of 14
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
כְבָ֔ר
now
H3528
כְבָ֔ר
now
Strong's:
H3528
Word #:
10 of 14
properly, extent of time, i.e., a great while; hence, long ago, formerly, hitherto
רָצָ֥ה
accepteth
H7521
רָצָ֥ה
accepteth
Strong's:
H7521
Word #:
11 of 14
to be pleased with; specifically, to satisfy a debt
הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים
for God
H430
הָאֱלֹהִ֖ים
for God
Strong's:
H430
Word #:
12 of 14
gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme god; occasionally applied by way of
8
Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
בְּכָל
H3605
בְּכָל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 10
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
עֵ֕ת
be always
H6256
עֵ֕ת
be always
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
2 of 10
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
יִהְי֥וּ
H1961
יִהְי֥וּ
Strong's:
H1961
Word #:
3 of 10
to exist, i.e., be or become, come to pass (always emphatic, and not a mere copula or auxiliary)
וְשֶׁ֖מֶן
no ointment
H8081
וְשֶׁ֖מֶן
no ointment
Strong's:
H8081
Word #:
6 of 10
grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
עַל
H5921
עַל
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
7 of 10
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
רֹאשְׁךָ֥
and let thy head
H7218
רֹאשְׁךָ֥
and let thy head
Strong's:
H7218
Word #:
8 of 10
the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
9
Live joyfully with the wife whom thou lovest all the days of the life of thy vanity, which he hath given thee under the sun, all the days of thy vanity: for that is thy portion in this life, and in thy labour which thou takest under the sun.
רְאֵ֨ה
joyfully
H7200
רְאֵ֨ה
joyfully
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
1 of 28
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
בַּֽחַיִּ֔ים
Live
H2416
בַּֽחַיִּ֔ים
Live
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
2 of 28
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
עִם
H5973
עִם
Strong's:
H5973
Word #:
3 of 28
adverb or preposition, with (i.e., in conjunction with), in varied applications; specifically, equally with; often with prepositional prefix (and then
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
5 of 28
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
אָהַ֗בְתָּ
whom thou lovest
H157
אָהַ֗בְתָּ
whom thou lovest
Strong's:
H157
Word #:
6 of 28
to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
כָּל
H3605
כָּל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
7 of 28
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יְמֵ֣י
all the days
H3117
יְמֵ֣י
all the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
8 of 28
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
בַּֽחַיִּ֔ים
Live
H2416
בַּֽחַיִּ֔ים
Live
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
9 of 28
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
הֶבְלֶ֑ךָ
of thy vanity
H1892
הֶבְלֶ֑ךָ
of thy vanity
Strong's:
H1892
Word #:
10 of 28
emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֤ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
11 of 28
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
נָֽתַן
which he hath given
H5414
נָֽתַן
which he hath given
Strong's:
H5414
Word #:
12 of 28
to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
תַּ֣חַת
H8478
תַּ֣חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
14 of 28
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הַשָּֽׁמֶשׁ׃
thee under the sun
H8121
הַשָּֽׁמֶשׁ׃
thee under the sun
Strong's:
H8121
Word #:
15 of 28
the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement
כֹּ֖ל
H3605
כֹּ֖ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
16 of 28
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
יְמֵ֣י
all the days
H3117
יְמֵ֣י
all the days
Strong's:
H3117
Word #:
17 of 28
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an asso
הֶבְלֶ֑ךָ
of thy vanity
H1892
הֶבְלֶ֑ךָ
of thy vanity
Strong's:
H1892
Word #:
18 of 28
emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
19 of 28
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
ה֤וּא
H1931
ה֤וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
20 of 28
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
חֶלְקְךָ֙
for that is thy portion
H2506
חֶלְקְךָ֙
for that is thy portion
Strong's:
H2506
Word #:
21 of 28
properly, smoothness (of the tongue)
בַּֽחַיִּ֔ים
Live
H2416
בַּֽחַיִּ֔ים
Live
Strong's:
H2416
Word #:
22 of 28
alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or livin
וּבַעֲמָ֣לְךָ֔
and in thy labour
H5999
וּבַעֲמָ֣לְךָ֔
and in thy labour
Strong's:
H5999
Word #:
23 of 28
toil, i.e., wearing effort; hence, worry, whether of body or mind
אֲשֶׁר
H834
אֲשֶׁר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
24 of 28
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
עָמֵ֖ל
which thou takest
H6001
עָמֵ֖ל
which thou takest
Strong's:
H6001
Word #:
26 of 28
toiling; concretely, a laborer; figuratively, sorrowful
10
Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.
כֹּ֠ל
H3605
כֹּ֠ל
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
1 of 18
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֨ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
2 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
תִּמְצָ֧א
findeth
H4672
תִּמְצָ֧א
findeth
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
3 of 18
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
יָֽדְךָ֛
Whatsoever thy hand
H3027
יָֽדְךָ֛
Whatsoever thy hand
Strong's:
H3027
Word #:
4 of 18
a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from h3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great v
עֲשֵׂ֑ה
do
H6213
עֲשֵׂ֑ה
do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
5 of 18
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
בְּכֹחֲךָ֖
it with thy might
H3581
בְּכֹחֲךָ֖
it with thy might
Strong's:
H3581
Word #:
6 of 18
vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce)
עֲשֵׂ֑ה
do
H6213
עֲשֵׂ֑ה
do
Strong's:
H6213
Word #:
7 of 18
to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
כִּי֩
H3588
כִּי֩
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
8 of 18
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
מַעֲשֶׂ֤ה
for there is no work
H4639
מַעֲשֶׂ֤ה
for there is no work
Strong's:
H4639
Word #:
10 of 18
an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
וְחֶשְׁבּוֹן֙
nor device
H2808
וְחֶשְׁבּוֹן֙
nor device
Strong's:
H2808
Word #:
11 of 18
properly, contrivance; by implication, intelligence
בִּשְׁא֕וֹל
in the grave
H7585
בִּשְׁא֕וֹל
in the grave
Strong's:
H7585
Word #:
14 of 18
hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
H834
אֲשֶׁ֥ר
Strong's:
H834
Word #:
15 of 18
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
11
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
שַׁ֜בְתִּי
I returned
H7725
שַׁ֜בְתִּי
I returned
Strong's:
H7725
Word #:
1 of 29
to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point);
וְרָאֹ֣ה
and saw
H7200
וְרָאֹ֣ה
and saw
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
2 of 29
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
תַֽחַת
H8478
תַֽחַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
3 of 29
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הַשֶּׁ֗מֶשׁ
under the sun
H8121
הַשֶּׁ֗מֶשׁ
under the sun
Strong's:
H8121
Word #:
4 of 29
the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement
כִּ֣י
H3588
כִּ֣י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
5 of 29
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
לֹא֩
H3808
לֹא֩
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
6 of 29
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
לַקַּלִּ֨ים
is not to the swift
H7031
לַקַּלִּ֨ים
is not to the swift
Strong's:
H7031
Word #:
7 of 29
light; (by implication) rapid (also adverbial)
וְלֹ֧א
H3808
וְלֹ֧א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
9 of 29
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
לַגִּבּוֹרִ֣ים
to the strong
H1368
לַגִּבּוֹרִ֣ים
to the strong
Strong's:
H1368
Word #:
10 of 29
powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
הַמִּלְחָמָ֗ה
nor the battle
H4421
הַמִּלְחָמָ֗ה
nor the battle
Strong's:
H4421
Word #:
11 of 29
a battle (i.e., the engagement); generally, war (i.e., war-fare)
וְ֠גַם
H1571
וְ֠גַם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
12 of 29
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
13 of 29
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
לַחֲכָמִ֥ים
to the wise
H2450
לַחֲכָמִ֥ים
to the wise
Strong's:
H2450
Word #:
14 of 29
wise, (i.e., intelligent, skilful or artful)
לֶ֙חֶם֙
neither yet bread
H3899
לֶ֙חֶם֙
neither yet bread
Strong's:
H3899
Word #:
15 of 29
food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
וְגַ֨ם
H1571
וְגַ֨ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
16 of 29
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
לֹ֤א
H3808
לֹ֤א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
17 of 29
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
לַנְּבֹנִים֙
to men of understanding
H995
לַנְּבֹנִים֙
to men of understanding
Strong's:
H995
Word #:
18 of 29
to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e., (generally) understand
וְגַ֛ם
H1571
וְגַ֛ם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
20 of 29
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
לֹ֥א
H3808
לֹ֥א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
21 of 29
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
לַיֹּדְעִ֖ים
to men of skill
H3045
לַיֹּדְעִ֖ים
to men of skill
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
22 of 29
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
חֵ֑ן
nor yet favour
H2580
חֵ֑ן
nor yet favour
Strong's:
H2580
Word #:
23 of 29
graciousness, i.e., subjective (kindness, favor) or objective (beauty)
כִּי
H3588
כִּי
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
24 of 29
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
עֵ֥ת
but time
H6256
עֵ֥ת
but time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
25 of 29
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
יִקְרֶ֥ה
happeneth
H7136
יִקְרֶ֥ה
happeneth
Strong's:
H7136
Word #:
27 of 29
to light upon (chiefly by accident); specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
12
For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
כִּ֡י
H3588
כִּ֡י
Strong's:
H3588
Word #:
1 of 23
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
גַּם֩
H1571
גַּם֩
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
2 of 23
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
לֹֽא
H3808
לֹֽא
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
3 of 23
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
יֵדַ֨ע
also knoweth
H3045
יֵדַ֨ע
also knoweth
Strong's:
H3045
Word #:
4 of 23
to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including o
הָֽאָדָ֔ם
For man
H120
הָֽאָדָ֔ם
For man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
5 of 23
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
6 of 23
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
לְעֵ֣ת
not his time
H6256
לְעֵ֣ת
not his time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
7 of 23
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
הָאֲחֻז֖וֹת
that are caught
H270
הָאֲחֻז֖וֹת
that are caught
Strong's:
H270
Word #:
9 of 23
to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
הָאֲחֻז֖וֹת
that are caught
H270
הָאֲחֻז֖וֹת
that are caught
Strong's:
H270
Word #:
13 of 23
to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
בְּנֵ֣י
are the sons
H1121
בְּנֵ֣י
are the sons
Strong's:
H1121
Word #:
17 of 23
a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or
הָֽאָדָ֔ם
For man
H120
הָֽאָדָ֔ם
For man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
18 of 23
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
לְעֵ֣ת
not his time
H6256
לְעֵ֣ת
not his time
Strong's:
H6256
Word #:
19 of 23
time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc
כְּשֶׁתִּפּ֥וֹל
when it falleth
H5307
כְּשֶׁתִּפּ֥וֹל
when it falleth
Strong's:
H5307
Word #:
21 of 23
to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
13
This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:
גַּם
H1571
גַּם
Strong's:
H1571
Word #:
1 of 9
properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
רָאִ֥יתִי
have I seen
H7200
רָאִ֥יתִי
have I seen
Strong's:
H7200
Word #:
3 of 9
to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
תַּ֣חַת
H8478
תַּ֣חַת
Strong's:
H8478
Word #:
5 of 9
the bottom (as depressed); only adverbially, below (often with prepositional prefix underneath), in lieu of, etc
הַשָּׁ֑מֶשׁ
also under the sun
H8121
הַשָּׁ֑מֶשׁ
also under the sun
Strong's:
H8121
Word #:
6 of 9
the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e., (architectural) a notched battlement
וּגְדוֹלָ֥ה
and it seemed great
H1419
וּגְדוֹלָ֥ה
and it seemed great
Strong's:
H1419
Word #:
7 of 9
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
14
There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it:
עִ֣יר
city
H5892
עִ֣יר
city
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
1 of 15
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
קְטַנָּ֔ה
There was a little
H6996
קְטַנָּ֔ה
There was a little
Strong's:
H6996
Word #:
2 of 15
abbreviated, i.e., diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
וַאֲנָשִׁ֥ים
men
H582
וַאֲנָשִׁ֥ים
men
Strong's:
H582
Word #:
3 of 15
properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified h0120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
וּבָֽא
within it and there came
H935
וּבָֽא
within it and there came
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
6 of 15
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
גְּדֹלִֽים׃
a great
H1419
גְּדֹלִֽים׃
a great
Strong's:
H1419
Word #:
9 of 15
great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
וְסָבַ֣ב
against it and besieged
H5437
וְסָבַ֣ב
against it and besieged
Strong's:
H5437
Word #:
10 of 15
to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
אֹתָ֔הּ
H853
אֹתָ֔הּ
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
11 of 15
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
עָלֶ֖יהָ
H5921
עָלֶ֖יהָ
Strong's:
H5921
Word #:
13 of 15
above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
15
Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
וּמָ֣צָא
Now there was found
H4672
וּמָ֣צָא
Now there was found
Strong's:
H4672
Word #:
1 of 17
properly, to come forth to, i.e., appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e., find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
הָאִ֥ישׁ
man
H376
הָאִ֥ישׁ
man
Strong's:
H376
Word #:
3 of 17
a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
וּמִלַּט
delivered
H4422
וּמִלַּט
delivered
Strong's:
H4422
Word #:
6 of 17
properly, to be smooth, i.e., (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth youn
ה֥וּא
H1931
ה֥וּא
Strong's:
H1931
Word #:
7 of 17
he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demo
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
8 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
הָעִ֖יר
the city
H5892
הָעִ֖יר
the city
Strong's:
H5892
Word #:
9 of 17
a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
וְאָדָם֙
yet no man
H120
וְאָדָם֙
yet no man
Strong's:
H120
Word #:
11 of 17
ruddy i.e., a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
לֹ֣א
H3808
לֹ֣א
Strong's:
H3808
Word #:
12 of 17
not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
זָכַ֔ר
remembered
H2142
זָכַ֔ר
remembered
Strong's:
H2142
Word #:
13 of 17
properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e., to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
אֶת
H853
אֶת
Strong's:
H853
Word #:
14 of 17
properly, self (but generally used to point out more definitely the object of a verb or preposition, even or namely)
16
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
טוֹבָ֥ה
is better
H2896
טוֹבָ֥ה
is better
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
3 of 11
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
מִגְּבוּרָ֑ה
than strength
H1369
מִגְּבוּרָ֑ה
than strength
Strong's:
H1369
Word #:
5 of 11
force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
וּדְבָרָ֖יו
and his words
H1697
וּדְבָרָ֖יו
and his words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
9 of 11
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
אֵינָ֥ם
H369
17
The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools.
דִּבְרֵ֣י
The words
H1697
דִּבְרֵ֣י
The words
Strong's:
H1697
Word #:
1 of 7
a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
בְּנַ֖חַת
in quiet
H5183
בְּנַ֖חַת
in quiet
Strong's:
H5183
Word #:
3 of 7
a descent, i.e., imposition, unfavorable (punishment) or favorable (food)
נִשְׁמָעִ֑ים
men are heard
H8085
נִשְׁמָעִ֑ים
men are heard
Strong's:
H8085
Word #:
4 of 7
to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
18
Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.
טוֹבָ֥ה
good
H2896
טוֹבָ֥ה
good
Strong's:
H2896
Word #:
1 of 9
good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good
מִכְּלֵ֣י
than weapons
H3627
מִכְּלֵ֣י
than weapons
Strong's:
H3627
Word #:
3 of 9
something prepared, i.e., any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
וְחוֹטֶ֣א
sinner
H2398
וְחוֹטֶ֣א
sinner
Strong's:
H2398
Word #:
5 of 9
properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
יְאַבֵּ֥ד
destroyeth
H6
יְאַבֵּ֥ד
destroyeth
Strong's:
H6
Word #:
7 of 9
properly, to wander away, i.e., lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)