Ecclesiastes 3:1

Ecclesiastes 3:1 introduces a poem about the many contrasting experiences that make up human life. Its words acknowledge that life unfolds through changing seasons, including times of joy, sorrow, work, and rest.

In the context of Ecclesiastes, this is not a promise that every season will feel good or that people can control what comes next. It invites humility about human limits and trust in God amid change, while the surrounding passage urges people to receive life’s gifts in their proper time.