Ecclesiastes 11:2

"Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days."

Key Reflection

Ecclesiastes 11:2 teaches that when we invest in acts of kindness and generosity, even if the immediate回报不明显，这些善行会在未来的日子里带来收获。这不仅是对个人行为的鼓励，也是提醒我们相信上帝的时间和公正。

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

The verse means: “Let your hospitality and your alms be extensive: for you know not what reverses may befall either that person who by your liberality will be strengthened to meet them, or yourself who may come to need grateful friends.” CompareLuke 16:9. Seven, and also to eight -A definite number for an indefinite (compare marginal reference).

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