📖 Ecclesiastes — Chapter 11 (KJV)
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Ecclesiastes 11:1 Cast Rthy bread Tupon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
Ecclesiastes 11:2 Give Ra portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Ecclesiastes 11:3 If Rthe clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be.
Ecclesiastes 11:4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
Ecclesiastes 11:5 As Rthou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
Ecclesiastes 11:6 In the morning Rsow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether Tshall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.
Ecclesiastes 11:7 Truly Rthe light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:
Ecclesiastes 11:8 But Rif a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity.
Ecclesiastes 11:9 RRejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment.
Ecclesiastes 11:10 Therefore Rremove Tsorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Ecclesiastes 11:1–4 — Act despite uncertain conditions
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Sharing portions and refusing endless weather-watching encourage active responsibility. Unknown future trouble does not justify refusing to sow altogether.
Key Truth: Act wisely without demanding certainty.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Cast thy ____ upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many …” (Ecclesiastes 11:1)
Find it in Ecclesiastes 11:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the ____ shall not reap.” (Ecclesiastes 11:4)
Find it in Ecclesiastes 11:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “He that ____ the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the …” (Ecclesiastes 11:4)
Find it in Ecclesiastes 11:4 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ecclesiastes 11:5–7 — Keep working within limited knowledge
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
God’s creating work exceeds human understanding. Morning and evening sowing allow room for uncertain results, while light and life remain gifts to enjoy.
Key Truth: Work faithfully despite unknown outcomes.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “As thou knowest not what is the way of the ____ , nor how the bones do grow in the womb …” (Ecclesiastes 11:5)
Find it in Ecclesiastes 11:5 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “In the ____ sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine …” (Ecclesiastes 11:6)
Find it in Ecclesiastes 11:6 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “____ the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is …” (Ecclesiastes 11:7)
Find it in Ecclesiastes 11:7 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Ecclesiastes 11:8–10 — Rejoicing under accountability
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Life and youth may be enjoyed, but darkness, passing time, and divine judgment remain. Joy and responsible conduct are held together.
Key Truth: Enjoy life with reverence and responsibility.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are ____ .” (Ecclesiastes 11:10)
Find it in Ecclesiastes 11:10 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy ____ cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk …” (Ecclesiastes 11:9)
Find it in Ecclesiastes 11:9 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away ____ from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.” (Ecclesiastes 11:10)
Find it in Ecclesiastes 11:10 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Galatians 6:9 — Faithful sowing is encouraged despite delay.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
What good action have you postponed until conditions seem perfect?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Why does giving to seven and eight take uncertainty seriously?
2. What danger accompanies excessive attention to weather conditions?
3. How does hidden growth in the womb illuminate a larger limit?
4. Why sow in the morning without withholding the hand in the evening?
5. What qualifies the invitation to rejoice in youth?
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