Book of Ecclesiastes 10-12 He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it

Ecclesiastes 10-12

Not much really stands out to me in these final three chapters.  I did like this line;

11:4 He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

The end of book of Ecclesiastes just kind of repeats the sames messages as the rest of the book, which isn't a bad thing.  I liked Ecclesiastes better then most of the other books as it has allot of positive messages and good, down home wisdom.

Song of Solomon next!

Book of Ecclesiastes 4-6 For he cometh in with vanity

Ecclesiastes 4-6

Love this line;

4:6 Better is an handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of spirit.

Chapter 4 as a whole has some great thoughts and messages.

Chapter 6 has several positive messages as well.  I particularly liked;

6:7 All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
6:8 For what hath the wise more than the fool? what hath the poor, that knoweth to walk before the living?

Book of Ecclesiastes 1-3 Wisdom Excelleth Folly

Ecclesiastes 1-3

The author of this book (Solomon?) seems to enjoy life and encourages others to do so.  He's also very reflective about his life and work.

He also totally ripped off the Byrds!

One of the most interesting things I've read so far comes at 3:19-3:22.  The author clearly states that the beasts of the earth and man will share the same fate.  That both will return to dust and that he/we can't know that there is an after life.
His philosophy? Enjoy life while you're here.  Sounds like an Atheist to me!

Between Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, the Bible seems to be turning into a more positive book.  Quite the change from the killing and mayhem of the first half of the Old Testament.

Why the change?  I think it's because God has had no direct input for the last several books.  Humans seem to be very pleasant when he's not around! ;-)