Ecclesiastes 3:12
And I realize that there is nothing better than to rejoice, and to do well in this life.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
In Context
13For this is a gift from God: when each man eats and drinks, and sees the good results of his labor.
Cross References
Psalms 37:3For your arrows have been driven into me, and your hand has been confirmed over me.
Ecclesiastes 3:22And I have discovered nothing to be better than for a man to rejoice in his work: for this is his portion. And who shall add to him, so that he may know the things that will occur after him?
Ecclesiastes 9:7So then, go and eat your bread with rejoicing, and drink your wine with gladness. For your works are pleasing to God.
Isaiah 64:5You have met with those who rejoice in doing justice. By your ways, they will remember you. Behold, you have been angry, for we have sinned. In this, we have continued, but we will be saved.
Acts 20:35I have revealed all things to you, because by laboring in this way, it is necessary to support the weak and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
1 Thessalonians 5:15See to it that no one repays evil for evil to anyone. Instead, always pursue whatever is good, with one another and with all.
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 3:12-16
Mutability of Human Affairs. 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that no man can find out the work that God maketh from the beginning to the end. 12 I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. 13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. 14 I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken… Read the whole commentary →