For who knows what [is] good for man in life, all the days of his vain life which he passes like a shadow? Who can tell a man what will happen after him under the sun?

For man also does not know his time: Like fish taken in a cruel net, Like birds caught in a snare, So the sons of men [are] snared in an evil time, When it falls suddenly upon them.

A fool also multiplies words. No man knows what is to be; Who can tell him what will be after him?

For their calamity will rise suddenly, And who knows the ruin those two can bring?

He who is often rebuked, [and] hardens [his] neck, Will suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.

"Therefore you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect.

"the master of that servant will come on a day when he is not looking for [him] and at an hour that he is not aware of,

"And at midnight a cry was [heard:] 'Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!'

"And the foolish said to the wise, 'Give us [some] of your oil, for our lamps are going out.'

"And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.

"But he answered and said, 'Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.'

But concerning the times and the seasons, brethren, you have no need that I should write to you.

For when they say, "Peace and safety!" then sudden destruction comes upon them, as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape.