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ECCLESIASTES
Introducing the Spokesman
The Theme
Life Is an Endless Circle
The Spokesman Begins to Study Everything under Heaven
The Spokesman’s General Conclusion
The Spokesman Begins to Study Life
The Spokesman Studies Laughter
The Spokesman Studies Wine
The Spokesman Studies Personal Achievements
Death Is the Common Destiny of All Life
Without God Everything Is Pointless
With God Even the Simplest Things Have a Point
Everything in God’s Own Time
God Gives Mortals a Sense of Eternity
Humans and Animals Meet the Same End
Better Not to Have Been Born
Hard Work Versus Laziness
Those Who Are All Alone
Two Are Better Than One
Rulers and Fickle Citizens
Don’t Daydream or Speak Carelessly When You Worship
Corrupt Officials Have Corrupt Officials over Them
The Value of Money
Economic Ruin
Conclusion: God Alone Gives Contentment
The Rich Person and the Stillborn Baby
More Pointless Challenges
Proverbs about Life
Wisdom Gives Life
A Truth for Every Situation
Mortals Don’t Get What They Deserve
The Advantages of Wisdom
The Power of Kings Versus the Power of Death
Life Is Unfair
The Need for Swift Justice
Enjoy Life
Everything Is in the Hands of God
Where There’s Life, There’s Hope
Enjoy Life with Your Wife
Work with All Your Might
Time and Unpredictable Events
Wisdom Is Despised
Proverbs about Life in General
Live Boldly
Remember Your Creator While You’re Young
Lifelong Duty—Fear God and Keep His Commands