bOr how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child,
So you do not know the works of God who makes everything.
And in the evening do not withhold your hand;
For you do not know which will prosper,
Either this or that,
Or whether both alike will be good.
And arejoices in them all,
Yet let him bremember the days of darkness,
For they will be many.
All that is coming is vanity.
Seek God in Early Life
And let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth;
aWalk in the1 ways of your heart,
And1 in the sight of your eyes;
But know that for all these
bGod will bring you into judgment.
And aput away evil from your flesh,
bFor childhood and1 youth are vanity.
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Ecclesiastes 11:7-8
Light is a symbol of the goodness of life, or we might say joy in this context. He is saying that life is just not good of itself, but it is to be savored with enthusiasm as one might enjoy honey.
Life is good, but he said it could even be better. This is quite a change from the beginning of the book, where he said life was frustrating and meaningless and absurd. Now he is saying it is not that way at all. But the difference is that God is involved in the life that is good and things will work out for the good. God will be the one who takes the frustration out. It comes as a result of His Spirit.
It is intended that life be enjoyed all life long, but Solomon is saying at the end of verse 8 to take advantage of it now, because the clock cannot be turned back. All that is coming is vanity, death. Verse 9 picks up on that.
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Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Nine): Ecclesiastes 11:9-10
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Eight): Ecclesiastes 11:1-8
Ecclesiastes Resumed (Part Thirty-Eight): Ecclesiastes 11:1-8
The Light of Day and the Dark of Night
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