Ecclesiastes 7:14

Translations

Modern

In the day of prosperity, be joyful, but in the day of adversity, consider this: God has made one of these along with the other, so that a man cannot discover anything that will come after him.

Traditional

In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.

Literal

In a day of prosperity, be in gladness, and in a day of evil, see also: This as well as this, God has made, for the reason that man cannot find out anything after him.

Latin

In die bona fruere bonis, et malam diem præcave; sicut enim hanc, sic et illam fecit Deus, ut non inveniat homo contra eum justas querimonias.

Original

Hebrew

English

In the day of prosperity, be joyful, but in the day of adversity, consider this: God has made one of these along with the other, so that a man cannot discover anything that will come after him.

Notes

Ecclesiastes 7:14

Enjoying prosperity is good, but these gifts do not last. A wise person accepts God's control in everything (see Philippians 4:11–13).

Ecclesiastes 6:10–7:22

God's control over everything is serious, but it gives us hope.

Theme notes and profiles

Wisdom

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Glossary

Book of Ecclesiastes

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Design of Future Prosperity: Design of Thankfulness: Enjoined True Happiness

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