Ecclesiastes 11:6

In the morning sow thy seed, 1 And in the evening let not thy hand be slack: 1 For thou knowest not what sort shall prosper, whether this or that, 1 Or whether both shall be good alike. 1

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In The King James Version

In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.

In Context

5Among whom none knows what is the way of the wind: 1 As the bones are hidden in the womb of a pregnant woman, 1 So thou shalt not know the works of God, 1 Even all things whatsoever he shall do. 1

7Moreover the light is sweet, 1 And it is good for the eyes to see the sun. 1

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Cross References

Ecclesiastes 9:10Whatsoever thy hand shall find to do, 1 Do with all thy might; 1 For there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, 1 Nor wisdom, in Hades whither thou goest. 1

Hosea 10:12Sow to yourselves for righteousness, gather in for the fruit of life: light ye for yourselves the light of knowledge; seek the Lord till the fruits of righteousness come upon you.

Haggai 2:17I smote you with barrenness, and with blasting, and all the works of your hands with hail; yet ye returned not to me, saith the Lord.

Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 11:2-7

The Obligations to Be Liberal; Answers to Objections against Liberality. 1 Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3 If the 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. 4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall… Read the whole commentary →

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