Ecclesiastes 3:14
I have learned that all the works which God has made continue on, in perpetuity. We are not able to add anything, nor to take anything away, from those things which God has made in order that he may be feared.
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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
2 Samuel 22:31God, his way is immaculate; the eloquence of the Lord is an exacting fire. He is the shield of all who hope in him.
Psalms 64:9and those who dwell at the limits will be afraid, before your signs. You will make the passing of morning and evening enjoyable.
Proverbs 21:30There is no wisdom, there is no prudence, there is no counsel, which is against the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 5:6Where there are many dreams, there are many vanities and innumerable words. Yet truly, you must fear God.
Ecclesiastes 7:18Do not act with great impiety, and do not choose to be foolish, lest you die before your time.
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 →