Outline of Ecclesiastes

    Outline of Ecclesiastes

    I. Title                                       1:1

    II. Motto                                      1:2

    III. Prologue                                  1:3-11

    IV. Body                                       1:12-12:7
      A. Reflections on wisdom and
         foolishness                               1:12-2:26
      B. Reflections on time and eternity          3:1-4:16
      C. Reflections on wealth and
         possessions                               5:1-6:9
      D. Reflections on conduct and reward         6:10-8:15
      E. Reflections on joy and heartache          8:16-9:16
      F. Reflections on trouble and
         adversity                                 9:17-11:16
      G. Warnings to the youth                    11:7-12:7

    V. Motto                                      12:8

    VI. Epilogue                                  12:9-14