Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. New Living Translation Light is sweet; how pleasant to see a new day dawning. English Standard Version Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun. Berean Standard Bible Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. King James Bible Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: New King James Version Truly the light is sweet, And it is pleasant for the eyes to behold the sun; New American Standard Bible The light is pleasant, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun. NASB 1995 The light is pleasant, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun. NASB 1977 The light is pleasant, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun. Legacy Standard Bible The light is sweet, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun. Amplified Bible The light is sweet and pleasant, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun. Christian Standard Bible Light is sweet, and it is pleasing for the eyes to see the sun. Holman Christian Standard Bible Light is sweet, and it is pleasing for the eyes to see the sun. American Standard Version Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun. Contemporary English Version Nothing on earth is more beautiful than the morning sun. English Revised Version Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun. GOD'S WORD® Translation Light is sweet, and it is good for one's eyes to see the sun. Good News Translation It is good to be able to enjoy the pleasant light of day. International Standard Version How sweet is the daylight, and how pleasant it is for someone's eyes to behold the sunshine! Majority Standard Bible Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. NET Bible Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for a person to see the sun. New Heart English Bible Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to see the sun. Webster's Bible Translation Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: World English Bible Truly the light is sweet, and it is a pleasant thing for the eyes to see the sun. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionSweet also [is] the light, "" And good for the eyes to see the sun. Young's Literal Translation Sweet also is the light, And good for the eyes to see the sun. Smith's Literal Translation And the light is sweet, and good to the eyes to see the sun: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThe light is sweet, and it is delightful for the eyes to see the sun. Catholic Public Domain Version Light is pleasant, and it is delightful for the eyes to see the sun. New American Bible Light is sweet! and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun. New Revised Standard Version Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTruly light is sweet, and it is a pleasant thing for the eyes; but much more to those who see the sun. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Sweet is the light and good for the eyes, and it is better to see the sun OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the light is sweet, And a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun. Brenton Septuagint Translation Moreover the light is sweet, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Enjoy Your Years7Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun. 8So if a man lives many years, let him rejoice in them all. But let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. Everything to come is futile.… Cross References Psalm 97:11 Light shines on the righteous, gladness on the upright in heart. Proverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes cheers the heart, and good news nourishes the bones. Isaiah 30:26 The light of the moon will be as bright as the sun, and the light of the sun will be seven times brighter—like the light of seven days—on the day that the LORD binds up the brokenness of His people and heals the wounds He has inflicted. Job 33:28 He redeemed my soul from going down to the Pit, and I will live to see the light.’ Psalm 36:9 For with You is the fountain of life; in Your light we see light. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. 1 John 1:5-7 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. Psalm 27:1 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life—whom shall I dread? Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. John 1:4-9 In Him was life, and that life was the light of men. / The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. / There came a man who was sent from God. His name was John. ... Psalm 19:8 The precepts of the LORD are right, bringing joy to the heart; the commandments of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Revelation 21:23-24 And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine on it, because the glory of God illuminates the city, and the Lamb is its lamp. / By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. Treasury of Scripture Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: the light Job 33:28,30 He will deliver his soul from going into the pit, and his life shall see the light… Psalm 56:13 For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living? Proverbs 15:30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. a pleasant Ecclesiastes 7:11 Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. Matthew 5:45 That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Jump to Previous Eyes Good Light Pleasant Pleases Sun SweetJump to Next Eyes Good Light Pleasant Pleases Sun SweetEcclesiastes 11 1. directions for charity7. death in life and the day of judgment 9. in the days of youth Light is sweet In biblical literature, "light" often symbolizes goodness, truth, and divine presence. Genesis 1:3-4 introduces light as God's first creation, separating it from darkness. This phrase suggests the inherent goodness and pleasantness of life and understanding. In the context of Ecclesiastes, it may imply the joy and clarity that come with wisdom and knowledge. The sweetness of light can also be seen as a metaphor for the joy of life itself, a theme that resonates throughout the book as it explores the fleeting nature of human existence. and it pleases the eyes to see the sun Persons / Places / Events 1. Solomon- Traditionally considered the author of Ecclesiastes, Solomon was the son of King David and known for his wisdom. Ecclesiastes is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible. 2. Jerusalem - The city where Solomon reigned as king and where much of his wisdom literature, including Ecclesiastes, is believed to have been composed. 3. The Sun - A central symbol in this verse, representing life, vitality, and the goodness of God's creation. Teaching Points The Sweetness of LifeThe verse highlights the inherent goodness and sweetness of life, symbolized by light. Recognize and appreciate the simple joys and blessings in daily life as gifts from God. Gratitude for Creation Just as light is pleasing to the eyes, we should cultivate a heart of gratitude for the beauty and order of God's creation. This gratitude can lead to a deeper appreciation of God's presence in our lives. Spiritual Enlightenment Beyond physical light, seek the spiritual light that comes from a relationship with Jesus Christ. This light guides us in truth and righteousness. Living in the Present The verse encourages us to live in the present and find joy in the current moment. This aligns with the broader message of Ecclesiastes to enjoy life while acknowledging God's sovereignty. Hope and Renewal Light symbolizes hope and renewal. In times of darkness or difficulty, remember that God's light brings new beginnings and the promise of His faithfulness.Verses 7-9. - Section 17. The second remedy for the perplexities of the present life is cheerfulness - the spirit that enjoys the present, with a chastened regard to the future. Verse 7. - Truly the light is sweet. The verse begins with the copula ray, "and," which here notes merely transition, as Ecclesiastes 3:16; Ecclesiastes 12:9. Do not be perplexed, or despondent, or paralyzed in your work, by the difficulties that meet you. Confront them with a cheerful mien, and enjoy life while it lasts. "The light" may be taken literally, or as equivalent to life. The very light, with all that it unfolds, all that it beautifies, all that it quickens, is a pleasure; life is worth living, and affords high and merited enjoyment to the faithful worker. The commentators quote parallels Thus Euripides, 'Iph. in Aul.,' 1219 - Μή μ ἀπολέσῃς ἄωρον ἡδύ γὰρ τὸ φῶς Κείσομαι ὤστε λίθος Αἴ που ἔπι ζώει καὶ ὁρᾷ φάος ἠελίοιο Hebrew Lightהָא֑וֹר (hā·’ō·wr) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary is sweet, וּמָת֖וֹק (ū·mā·ṯō·wq) Conjunctive waw | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4966: Sweet, sweetness and it pleases וְט֥וֹב (wə·ṭō·wḇ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2896: Pleasant, agreeable, good the eyes לַֽעֵינַ֖יִם (la·‘ê·na·yim) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - cd Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain to see לִרְא֥וֹת (lir·’ō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 7200: To see the sun. הַשָּֽׁמֶשׁ׃ (haš·šā·meš) Article | Noun - common singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement Links Ecclesiastes 11:7 NIVEcclesiastes 11:7 NLT Ecclesiastes 11:7 ESV Ecclesiastes 11:7 NASB Ecclesiastes 11:7 KJV Ecclesiastes 11:7 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 11:7 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 11:7 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 11:7 French Bible Ecclesiastes 11:7 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 11:7 Truly the light is sweet (Ecclesiast. 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