Ecclesiastes 9:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 9:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 9:1 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "For all this I considered in my heart even to declare all this, that the righteous, and the wise, and their works, are i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 9:1 — KJV
“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. I considered...: Heb. I gave, or, set to my heart”
— Ecclesiastes 9:1 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 9:1 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 9:1
“My meat also which I gave thee, fine flour, and oil, and honey, wherewith I fed thee, thou hast even set it before them for a sweet savour: and thus it was, saith the Lord GOD. a sweet...: Heb. a savour of rest”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:1: even, god, before
“And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart is snares and nets, and her hands as bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. whoso...: Heb. he that is good before God”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:1: heart, hand, god
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by...: Heb. after them”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:1: even, wise, god
“And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. to meet...: Heb. before them be knit: Heb. be one wrong: or, violence”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:1: heart, hand, god
“And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? considered: Heb. set thy heart on”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:1: considered, heart, god
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