Ecc 3:16 | MHM | STEP | Immutability of God's Counsel; The Extent of Mortality Solomon continues to show that life without God is empty. Power and even life itself mean very little if we do not fear and honor God. Even those with great authority, like judges and rulers, are nothing without true religion. In these verses, Solomon explains that both justice and human life are full of problems, and only God can make things right. He also shows that people, without God, are not much different from animals, especially when they only focus on this world. v. 16 : Solomon observes that even in places where there should be justice, there is often wickedness. And moreover I saw under the sun: In the place of judgment, wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, iniquity was there . This shows the emptiness of human power and authority without the fear of God. Judges can abuse their power and hurt others instead of helping them. True justice is often missing in this world.

‏ Ecclesiastes 3:16

Immutability of God's Counsel; The Extent of Mortality

Solomon continues to show that life without God is empty. Power and even life itself mean very little if we do not fear and honor God. Even those with great authority, like judges and rulers, are nothing without true religion. In these verses, Solomon explains that both justice and human life are full of problems, and only God can make things right. He also shows that people, without God, are not much different from animals, especially when they only focus on this world.

v. 16: Solomon observes that even in places where there should be justice, there is often wickedness. And moreover I saw under the sun: In the place of judgment, wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, iniquity was there . This shows the emptiness of human power and authority without the fear of God. Judges can abuse their power and hurt others instead of helping them. True justice is often missing in this world.