Ecclesiastes 5:16

World English Bible (WEB)

"This also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go. And what profit does he have who labors for the wind?"

About Ecclesiastes

A reflection on the meaning of life and finding purpose in God.

Old Testament • Book #21

Those riches perish by misfortune, and if he has fathered a son, there is nothing in his hand.

As he came forth from his mother's womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing ...

All his days he also eats in darkness, he is frustrated, and has sickness and wrath.

Behold, that which I have seen to be good and proper is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy go...

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