Ecclesiastes 9:6

Their love also, and their hatred, and their envy are all perished, neither have they any part in this world, and in the work that is done under the sun.

Douay-Rheims 1899

In The King James Version

Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun.

In Context

5For the living know that they shall die, but the dead know nothing more, neither have they a reward any more: for the memory of them is forgotten.

7Go then, and eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with gladness: because thy works please God.

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Cross References

Exodus 1:8In the mean time there arose a new king over Egypt, that knew not Joseph:

Psalms 146:3Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: and of his greatness there is no end.

Proverbs 10:28The expectation of the just is joy; but the hope of the wicked shall perish.

Matthew 2:20Saying: Arise, and take the child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel. For they are dead that sought the life of the child.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 9:5-11

The Consequences of Death; The Proper Enjoyment of Life. 4 For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion. 5 For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten. 6 Also their love, and their hatred, and their envy, is now perished; neither have they any more a portion for ever in any thing that is done under the sun. 7 Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink… Read the whole commentary →

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