I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.
I know that whatever God does will last forever: nothing can be added to it, and nothing can be taken away from it. God does this so that people will have reverence and awe for him.
The writer is saying that God's work is perfect and eternal—it can't be improved or diminished—and this reality should inspire deep respect and reverence in us.
📚 Historical Context
Solomon wrote Ecclesiastes during his reign as king of Israel, reflecting on life's meaning and God's sovereignty. This verse comes after his famous passage about there being 'a time for everything,' where he contemplates the unchanging nature of God's purposes amid life's constant changes. In ancient Hebrew culture, 'fear of the Lord' was understood as the highest form of wisdom and proper relationship with God.
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