Douay Bible - Ecclesiastes Chapter 12

Ecclesiastes 12:1
Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the time of affliction come, and the years draw nigh of which thou shalt say: They please me not:

Ecclesiastes 12:2
Before the sun, and the light, and the moon, and the stars be darkened, and the clouds return after the rain:

Ecclesiastes 12:3
When the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall stagger, and the grinders shall be idle in a small number, and they that look through the holes shall be darkened:

Ecclesiastes 12:4
And they shall shut the doors in the street, when the grinder’s voice shall be low, and they shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of music shall grow deaf.

Ecclesiastes 12:5
And they shall fear high things, and they shall be afraid in the way, the almond tree shall flourish, the locust shall be made fat, and the caper tree shall be destroyed: because man shall go into the house of his eternity, and the mourners shall go round about in the street.

Ecclesiastes 12:6
Before the silver cord be broken, and the golden fillet shrink back, and the pitcher be crushed at the fountain, and the wheel be broken upon the cistern,

Ecclesiastes 12:7
And the dust return into its earth, from whence it was, and the spirit return to God, who gave it.

Ecclesiastes 12:8
Vanity of vanities, said Ecclesiastes, and all things are vanity.

Ecclesiastes 12:9
And whereas Ecclesiastes was very wise, he taught the people, and declared the things that he had done: and seeking out, he set forth many parables.

Ecclesiastes 12:10
He sought profitable words, and wrote words most right, and full of truth.

Ecclesiastes 12:11
The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails deeply fastened in, which by the counsel of masters are given from one shepherd.

Ecclesiastes 12:12
More than these, my son, require not. Of making many books there is no end: and much study is an affliction of the flesh.

Ecclesiastes 12:13
Let us all hear together the conclusion of the discourse. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is all man:

Ecclesiastes 12:14
And all things that are done, God will bring into judgment for every error, whether it be good or evil.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Douay Bible - Proverbs Chapter 12

Proverbs 12:1 He that loveth correction, loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is foolish. Proverbs 12:2 He that is good, shall draw grace from the Lord : but he that trusteth in his own devices doth wickedly. Proverbs 12:3 Men shall not be strengthened by wickedness: and the root of the just shall not be moved. Proverbs 12:4 A diligent woman is a crown to her husband: and she that doth things worthy of confusion, is a rottenness in his bones. Proverbs 12:5 The thoughts of the just are judgments: and the counsels of the wicked are deceitful. Proverbs 12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood: the mouth of the just shall deliver them. Proverbs 12:7 Turn the wicked, and they shall not be: but the house of the just shall stand firm. Proverbs 12:8 A man shall be known by his learning: but he that is vain and foolish, shall be exposed to contempt. Proverbs 12:9 Better is the poor man that provideth for himself, than he that is glorious and wanteth bread. Proverbs 1
Read more

Introduction to the Douay-Rheims Bible

The Douay-Rheims Bible is an English translation of the Latin Vulgate, a 4th-century Latin translation of the Bible. It was published in the late 16th and early 17th centuries for English-speaking Catholics. The New Testament was published in 1582 and the Old Testament in 1609-10. It is considered one of the most influential English Bibles of the time. The Douay-Rheims Bible differs from other versions in several ways: Translation source: Unlike many other English Bibles that were translated from the original Greek and Hebrew texts, the Douay-Rheims was translated from the Latin Vulgate, which was the standard version of the Bible for the Catholic Church for many centuries. Language: The Douay-Rheims uses an archaic form of English, making it difficult for modern readers to understand. Theology: The Douay-Rheims reflects the theology of the Catholic Church, including its views on the authority of the Pope and the sacraments. Footnotes and commentary: The Douay-Rhe
Read more

Douay Bible - Psalms Chapter 64

Psalms 64:1 To the end, a psalm of David. The canticle of Jeremias and Ezechiel to the people of the captivity, when they began to go out. Psalms 64:2 A Hymn, O God, becometh thee in Sion: and a vow shall be paid to thee in Jerusalem. Psalms 64:3 O hear my prayer: all flesh shall come to thee. Psalms 64:4 The words of the wicked have prevailed over us: and thou wilt pardon our transgressions. Psalms 64:5 Blessed is he whom thou hast chosen and taken to thee: he shall dwell in thy courts. We shall be filled with the good things of thy house; holy is thy temple, Psalms 64:6 wonderful in justice. Hear us, O God our saviour, who art the hope of all the ends of the earth, and in the sea afar off. Psalms 64:7 Thou who preparest the mountains by thy strength, being girded with power: Psalms 64:8 who troublest the depth of the sea, the noise of its waves. The Gentiles shall be troubled, Psalms 64:9 and they that dwell in the uttermost borders shall be afraid at thy signs: thou shalt
Read more