Source Detail

Ecclesiastes

Traditionally attributed to Solomon

Authority Level: canon
Doctrinal Status: Canonical scripture accepted in the Old Testament.
Canonical Link: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/ot/eccl
Source Type: scripture

Excerpt

Everything under the sun is vanity and vexation of spirit—He who increases in knowledge increases in sorrow... The whole duty of man is to fear God and keep His commandments.