Ecclesiastes 7:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 7:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 7:6 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity. crackling: Heb. sound" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 7:6 — KJV
“For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity. crackling: Heb. sound”
— Ecclesiastes 7:6 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 7:6 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 7:6
“And the Midianites sold him into Egypt unto Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh's, and captain of the guard. officer: Heb. eunuch: but the word doth signify not only eunuchs, but also chamberlains, courtiers, and officers captain...: or, chief marshal: Heb. chief of the slaughter men, or executioners”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:6: pot, laughter, also
“Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity. happeneth even...: Heb. happeneth to me, even to me”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:6: fool, also, vanity
“And who knoweth whether he shall be a wise man or a fool? yet shall he have rule over all my labour wherein I have laboured, and wherein I have shewed myself wise under the sun. This is also vanity.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:6: under, fool, also
“Thorns also and thistles shall it bring forth to thee; and thou shalt eat the herb of the field; bring...: Heb. cause to bud”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:6: thorns, also, heb
“And it shall come to pass, that when they make a long blast with the ram's horn, and when ye hear the sound of the trumpet, all the people shall shout with a great shout; and the wall of the city shall fall down flat, and the people shall ascend up every man straight before him. flat: Heb. under it”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:6: under, heb, sound
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