Ecclesiastes 9:10

Translations

Modern

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Traditional

Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest.

Literal

All that your hand finds to do, with your strength you must do it, for there is no work or plan or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, there where you are going.

Latin

Quodcumque facere potest manus tua, instanter operare, quia nec opus, nec ratio, nec sapientia, nec scientia erunt apud inferos, quo tu properas.

Original

Hebrew

English

Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

Notes

Ecclesiastes 9:10

in Sheol: In the Old Testament, Sheol is where the dead reside. It is not always linked to punishment.

Ecclesiastes 9:7–10

Death will happen to everyone, but it is good to enjoy life.

Ecclesiastes 8:16–9:12

From observing life, it seems death often lacks meaning. Why do some people die while others live longer? God's decision on this is unpredictable (Ecclesiastes 7:13–14).

Theme notes and profiles

Enjoying God’s Gifts Laziness and Hard Work

Related verses

Colossians 3:23
Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,
Ephesians 5:16
…redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
Romans 12:11
Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.
Psalm 6:5
For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol?
Ecclesiastes 11:6
Sow your seed in the morning, and do not rest your hands in the evening, for you do not know which will succeed, whether this or that, or if both will equally prosper.
2 Chronicles 31:20–21
So this is what Hezekiah did throughout Judah. He did what was good and upright and true before the LORD his God.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize.
John 9:4
While it is daytime, we must do the works of Him who sent Me. Night is coming, when no one can work.
Jeremiah 29:13
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart.
Matthew 6:33
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Ecclesiastes 9:5–6
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, because the memory of them is forgotten.
Isaiah 38:18–19
For Sheol cannot thank You; Death cannot praise You. Those who descend to the Pit cannot hope for Your faithfulness.

Glossary

Book of Ecclesiastes Hell Sheol

Topics

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