Verses in each chapter of Ecclesiastes
| Chapter | Verses |
|---|---|
| Ecclesiastes 1 | 18 |
| Ecclesiastes 2 | 26 |
| Ecclesiastes 3 | 22 |
| Ecclesiastes 4 | 16 |
| Ecclesiastes 5 | 20 |
| Ecclesiastes 6 | 12 |
| Ecclesiastes 7 | 29 |
| Ecclesiastes 8 | 17 |
| Ecclesiastes 9 | 18 |
| Ecclesiastes 10 | 20 |
| Ecclesiastes 11 | 10 |
| Ecclesiastes 12 | 14 |
Previous book: Proverbs. Next book: Song of Solomon. Verse numbers follow the King James Version; some modern translations divide a few verses differently.
Frequently asked questions
How many chapters are in Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters and 222 verses in the King James Version.
How long does it take to read Ecclesiastes?
About 28 min at 200 words per minute (5,579 words), or about 2 min per chapter. Reading one chapter a day, you finish it in 12 days.
What is the longest chapter in Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes 7 has the most verses (29); the shortest is Ecclesiastes 11 with 10 verses.
Where is Ecclesiastes in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes is the 21st book of the Bible and belongs to the Poetry and Wisdom of the Old Testament.