Ecclesiastes Chapter 8

The Limits of Human Wisdom

Old Testament Unknown Verses Ecclesiastes

Chapter Summary

The difficulty of understanding God's ways and the importance of fearing Him

Key Verses

Ecclesiastes 8:1 Ecclesiastes 8:5 Ecclesiastes 8:12

Scripture Content

Who is like the wise? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed. Whoever keeps a command will experience no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and the just way. Though a sinner does evil a hundred times and prolongs his life, yet I know that it will be well with those who fear God, because they fear before him.

Themes & Topics

Wisdom Obedience God's Timing Fear of God