Ecclesiastes 8:7

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Ecclesiastes 8:7

For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?

He knoweth

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He knoweth

For who [limited by human wisdom] knows what is good for man during his lifetime, during the few days of his futile life? He spends them like a shadow [staying busy, but achieving nothing of lasting value]. For who can tell a man what will happen after him [to his work, his treasure, his plans] under the sun [after his life is over]?

For man also does not know his time [of death]; like fish caught in a treacherous net, and birds caught in the snare, so the sons of men are ensnared in an evil time when a dark cloud suddenly falls on them.

Yet the fool multiplies words, though no man knows what will happen, and who can tell him what will come after he is gone?

For their tragedy will rise suddenly,
And who knows the punishment that both [the Lord and the king] will bring on the rebellious?

He who hardens his neck and refuses instruction after being often reproved (corrected, criticized),
Will suddenly be broken beyond repair.

Therefore, you [who follow Me] must also be ready; because the Son of Man is coming at an hour when you do not expect Him.

But at midnight there was a shout, ‘Look! The bridegroom [is coming]! Go out to meet him.’

Now as to the times and dates, brothers and sisters, you have no need for anything to be written to you.