H9002–/וְ–v

That which is has been long ago, and that which is to be has been long ago: and God seeks again that which is passed away.

וַאֲשֶׁ֥ר (וַ) va. “and”וְהָאֱלֹהִ֖ים (וְ) ve. “and”

Moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.

וְע֥וֹד (וְ) ve. “and”וּמְק֥וֹם (וּ) u. “and”

I said in my heart, "God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work."

וְאֶת־ (וְ) ve. “and”וְעַ֥ל (וְ) ve. “and”

I said in my heart, "As for the sons of men, God tests them, so that they may see that they themselves are like animals.

וְלִרְא֕וֹת (וְ) ve. “and”

For that which happens to the sons of men happens to animals. Even one thing happens to them. As the one dies, so the other dies. Yes, they have all one breath; and man has no advantage over the animals: for all is vanity.

וּמִקְרֶ֣ה (וּ) u. “and”וּמִקְרֶ֤ה (וּ) u. “and”וְר֥וּחַ (וְ) ve. “and”וּמוֹתַ֨ר (וּ) u. “and”

All go to one place. All are from the dust, and all turn to dust again.

וְהַכֹּ֖ל (וְ) ve. “and”

Who knows the spirit of man, whether it goes upward, and the spirit of the animal, whether it goes downward to the earth?"

וְר֙וּחַ֙ (וְ) ve. “and”

Then I returned and saw all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and, behold, the tears of those who were oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors there was power; but they had no comforter.

וְהִנֵּ֣ה׀ (וְ) ve. “and”וְאֵ֤ין (וְ) ve. “and”וּמִיַּ֤ד (וּ) u. “and”וְאֵ֥ין (וְ) ve. “and”

Therefore I praised the dead who have been long dead more than the living who are yet alive.

וְשַׁבֵּ֧חַ (וְ) ve. “and”

Yes, better than them both is him who has not yet been, who has not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.

וְטוֹב֙ (וְ) ve. “and”

Then I saw all the labor and achievement that is the envy of a man's neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.

וְאֵת֙ (וְ) ve. “and”וּרְע֥וּת (וּ) u. “and”

The fool folds his hands together and ruins himself.

וְאֹכֵ֖ל (וְ) ve. “and”

Better is a handful, with quietness, than two handfuls with labor and chasing after wind.

וּרְע֥וּת (וּ) u. “and”

There is one who is alone, and he has neither son nor brother. There is no end to all of his labor, neither are his eyes satisfied with wealth. For whom then, do I labor, and deprive my soul of enjoyment? This also is vanity, yes, it is a miserable business.

וְאֵ֨ין (וְ) ve. “and”וָאָ֣ח (וָ) va. “and”וְאֵ֥ין (וְ) ve. “and”וּלְמִ֣י׀ (וּ) u. “and”וּמְחַסֵּ֤ר (וּ) u. “and”וְעִנְיַ֥ן (וְ) ve. “and”

For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow; but woe to him who is alone when he falls, and doesn't have another to lift him up.

וְאִ֣יל֗וֹ (וְ) ve. “and”וְאֵ֥ין (וְ) ve. “and”

Again, if two lie together, then they have warmth; but how can one keep warm alone?

וּלְאֶחָ֖ד (וּ) u. “and”

If a man prevails against one who is alone, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.

וְאִֽם־ (וְ) ve. “and”וְהַחוּט֙ (וְ) ve. “and”

Better is a poor and wise youth than an old and foolish king who doesn't know how to receive admonition any more.

וְחָכָ֑ם (וְ) ve. “and”וּכְסִ֔יל (וּ) u. “and”

There was no end of all the people, even of all them over whom he was--yet those who come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and a chasing after wind.

וְרַעְי֥וֹן (וְ) ve. “and”

Guard your steps when you go to God's house; for to draw near to listen is better than to give the sacrifice of fools, for they don't know that they do evil.

וְקָר֣וֹב (וְ) ve. “and”

Don't be rash with your mouth, and don't let your heart be hasty to utter anything before God; for God is in heaven, and you on earth. Therefore let your words be few.

וְלִבְּךָ֧ (וְ) ve. “and”וְאַתָּ֣ה (וְ) ve. “and”

For as a dream comes with a multitude of cares, so a fool's speech with a multitude of words.

וְק֥וֹל (וְ) ve. “and”

It is better that you should not vow, than that you should vow and not pay.

וְלֹ֥א (וְ) ve. “and”

Don't allow your mouth to lead you into sin. Don't protest before the messenger that this was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?

וְאַל־ (וְ) ve. “and”

For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, as well as in many words: but you must fear God.

וַהֲבָלִ֔ים (וַ) va. “and”וּדְבָרִ֖ים (וּ) u. “and”