Old Testament Wisdom & Poetry 12 chapters
Ecclesiastes
The Preacher tests everything "under the sun" — pleasure, work, wealth, wisdom — and finds it fleeting vapor. Conclusion: fear God, keep His commandments, and receive life's simple gifts with joy.
Outline
- Ch. 1–2 "Vanity of vanities"; the experiment with pleasure and achievement
- Ch. 3–6 A time for everything (3); injustice, toil, wealth's emptiness
- Ch. 7–11 Wisdom's limits; enjoying life amid uncertainty; cast your bread on the waters
- Ch. 12 Remember your Creator; the end of the matter: fear God (12:13–14)