Ecclesiastes

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1. "Vanity of vanities," says the Preacher; "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity."
1. the preacher shows that all human courses are vain
4. because the creatures are restless in their courses
9. they bring forth nothing new, and all old things are forgotten
12. and because he has found it so in the studies of wisdom
2. "Come now, I will test you with mirth: therefore enjoy pleasure;"
1. the vanity of human courses is the work of pleasure
12. Though the wise be better than the fool, yet both have one event
18. The vanity of human labor, in leaving it they know not to whom
24. Nothing better than joy in our labor but that is God's gift
3. For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven
1. by the necessary change of times, vanity is added to human travail
11. is an excellence in God's works
16. as for man, God shall judge his works hereafter, though here he be like a beast
4. Then I returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun
1. vanity is increased unto men by oppression
4. by envy
5. by idleness
7. by covetousness
9. by solitariness
13. by willfulness
5. Guard your steps when you go to God's house
1. vanities in divine service
8. in murmuring against oppression
9. and in riches
18. Joy in riches is the gift of God.
6. There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is heavy on men
1. the vanity of riches without use
3. though a man have many children and a long life
7. the vanity of sight and wandering desires
10. The conclusion of vanities
7. A good name is better than fine perfume
1. remedies against vanity are, a good name
2. mortification
7. patience
11. wisdom
23. The difficulty of wisdom
8. "Keep the king's command!" because of the oath to God.
1. true wisdom is modest
2. Kings are to be respected
6. Divine providence is to be observed
12. It is better with the godly in adversity, than with the wicked in prosperity
16. The work of God is unsearchable
9. All things come alike to all.
1. like things happen to good and bad
4. there is a necessity of death unto men
7. Comfort is all their portion in this life
11. God's providence rules over all
13. wisdom is better than strength
10. So does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
1. observations of wisdom and folly
7. death in life
9. and the day of judgment in the days of youth, are to be thought on
11. Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.
1. directions for charity
7. death in life and the day of judgment
9. in the days of youth
12. Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth
1. the Creator is to be remembered in due time
8. The preacher's care to edify
13. the fear of God is the chief antidote for vanity

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