Ecclesiastes 3:14
I also concluded that everything God does lasts forever: nothing can be added to it or taken away from it. God acts in this way so that people may stand in awe of him.
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13In addition everyone should eat and drink and enjoy their work—this is God's gift to us.
15Whatever was, is; and whatever will be, has been, and God examines the whole of time.
Cross References
2 Samuel 22:31God's way is absolutely right. What the Lord says is trustworthy. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection.
Psalms 64:9Then everyone will be frightened. They will say that this is the work of God, and they will think about what he has done.
Psalms 119:90Your faithfulness lasts for all generations, as permanent as the earth you created.
Proverbs 21:30Whatever wisdom, understanding, or guidance you may have is nothing before the Lord.
Ecclesiastes 5:6Don't let your mouth cause you to sin. And don't tell the priest that your vow was a mistake, for why would you antagonize God by breaking your promise? He could bring your own curse down on you.
Ecclesiastes 7:18You ought to keep in mind these warnings. Those who follow God will be sure to avoid both.
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 →