Ecclesiastes 5:16

Old Testament Wisdom/Poetry ASV (1901)

And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that he laboreth for the wind?

Ecclesiastes 5:16 — American Standard Version

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Context — Ecclesiastes 5

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13There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun, [namely], riches kept by the owner thereof to his hurt:

14and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.

15As he came forth from his mother`s womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing for his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.

16And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that he laboreth for the wind?

17All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he is sore vexed, and hath sickness and wrath.

18Behold, that which I have seen to be good and to be comely is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, wherein he laboreth under the sun, all the days of his life which God hath given him: for this is his portion.

19Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor-this is the gift of God.

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