Ecclesiastes: chapter summaries

A teacher asks what is worth doing under the sun.

12 chapters · Old Testament

1. 1 Everything is meaningless
2. 2 Pleasure and work do not satisfy
3. 3 A time for everything
4. 4 Oppression, toil and friendship
5. 5 Keep your vows; riches do not satisfy
6. 6 The emptiness of wealth
7. 7 Sayings on wisdom and patience
8. 8 Obey the king; life’s puzzles
9. 9 Death comes to all; enjoy life
10. 10 Wisdom and folly
11. 11 Cast your bread on the waters
12. 12 Remember your Creator