.....Ecclesiastes is Solomon's testimony to the fact that a life lived for self is futile. He pursued everything a man can do except to build a relationship with the God who had put him on the throne of Israel. This is a fascinating book, and if you haven't read it, now would be a good time. This paraphrase is not a stand-alone work. It should be used alongside the Bible and will clarify what the Bible teaches. Before you read the paraphrase it would be good for you to read through the book in your own Bible. To view the paraphrase simply click on the blue title below, and the file will open. If you want to keep it for further use simply save the file to your hard drive once it has been opened.