Ecclesiastes 8:7

"For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him."

Key Reflection

Ecclesiastes 8:7 teaches that everything has its season and proper order, yet even as life presents moments of hardship and suffering, there is a divine timing and purpose to all things. This verse underscores the reality of human misery while affirming the sovereignty and wisdom behind God's plan for our lives.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

When -Or, as in the margin. For the meaning of this verse, compare marginal references.

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