1. For everything there is an appointed time,and an appropriate time for every activity on earth:
2. A time to be born, and a time to die;a time to plant, and a time to uproot what was planted;
3. A time to kill, and a time to heal;a time to break down, and a time to build up;
4. A time to weep, and a time to laugh;a time to mourn, and a time to dance.
5. A time to throw away stones, and a time to gather stones;a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
6. A time to search, and a time to give something up as lost;a time to keep, and a time to throw away;
7. A time to rip, and a time to sew;a time to keep silent, and a time to speak.
8. A time to love, and a time to hate;a time for war, and a time for peace.
9. What benefit can a worker gain from his toil?
10. I have observed the burdenthat God has given to people to keep them occupied.