And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of musick shall be brought low;
The doors will be closed in the streets, when the sound of grinding grain becomes quiet, and he will wake up at the sound of a bird, and all the musical voices will fade away;
The writer is describing how aging affects our senses and daily life - we become more isolated, sleep lightly, and lose our ability to enjoy music and sounds as we once did.
📚 Historical Context
Ecclesiastes is a book in the Old Testament, traditionally attributed to King Solomon, who reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. In chapter 12, the author uses poetic metaphors to describe the physical decline of old age, such as weakened senses and daily routines becoming faint. This verse specifically illustrates how aging affects simple activities, like hearing and rising in the morning, as a reminder of life's end.
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