7 a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,
7 A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
7 a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
7 A right time to rip out and another to mend, A right time to shut up and another to speak up,
7 A time to tear, And a time to sew; A time to keep silence, And a time to speak;
7 A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:7
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:1-10
(Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-10)
To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world, must end in disappointment. To bring ourselves to our state in life, is our duty and wisdom in this world. God's whole plan for the government of the world will be found altogether wise, just, and good. Then let us seize the favourable opportunity for every good purpose and work. The time to die is fast approaching. Thus labour and sorrow fill the world. This is given us, that we may always have something to do; none were sent into the world to be idle.