Ecclesiastes 9:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 9:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 9:11 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 9:11 — KJV
“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.”
— Ecclesiastes 9:11 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 9:11 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 9:11
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; long life: Heb. many days discern: Heb. hear”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:11: under, nor, neither
“And none considereth in his heart, neither is there knowledge nor understanding to say, I have burned part of it in the fire; yea, also I have baked bread upon the coals thereof; I have roasted flesh, and eaten it: and shall I make the residue thereof an abomination? shall I fall down to the stock of a tree? considereth...: Heb. setteth to his heart the stock...: Heb. that which comes of a tree?”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:11: under, nor, neither
“And he was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights; he did neither eat bread, nor drink water. And he wrote upon the tables the words of the covenant, the ten commandments. commandments: Heb. words”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:11: nor, neither, bread
“Ye shall not eat any thing with the blood: neither shall ye use enchantment, nor observe times.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:11: nor, neither, men
“Take you wise men, and understanding, and known among your tribes, and I will make them rulers over you. Take: Heb. Give”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:11: under, wise, men
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