Ecclesiastes 9:12
The Scripture
(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.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
After the death of his son, Solomon reflects on the fleeting nature of human life and the futility of seeking pleasure. He urges the reader to fear God and keep his commandments, for all that is gained is temporary.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 8:5Ecclesiastes 8:6Ecclesiastes 8:7Ecclesiastes 8:11Luke 19:42Luke 19:43Luke 19:44II Corinthians 6:2I Peter 2:12Proverbs 7:22Proverbs 7:23Habakkuk 1:14
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