Ecclesiastes 9:7

Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 9:7

BSB
Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works:
AKJV
Go your way, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God now accepts your works.
CPDV
So then, go and eat your bread with rejoicing, and drink your wine with gladness. For your works are pleasing to God.
ERV
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works.
NHEB
Go your way-eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.
SMT
Go eat in joy thy bread, and drink thy wine in a good heart; for already God was satisfied with thy works.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 9:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 9:7
Summary
Eat, drink joyfully; God accepts labor
Event
Encouraging joyful consumption
Estimated Time Period
c. 300-200 BC
Category
Teaching