Thematic Bible
Ecclesiastes 6:1 (show verse)
Here is a tragedy I have observed under the sun, and it weighs heavily on humanity:
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Ecclesiastes 6:2 (show verse)
God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor so that he lacks nothing of all he desires for himself, but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a sickening tragedy.
Ecclesiastes 6:3 (show verse)
A man may father a hundred children and live many years. No matter how long he lives, if he is not satisfied by good things and does not even have a proper burial, I say that a stillborn child is better off than he.
Ecclesiastes 6:4 (show verse)
For he comes in futility and he goes in darkness, and his name is shrouded in darkness.
Ecclesiastes 6:5 (show verse)
Though a stillborn child does not see the sun and is not conscious, it has more rest than he.
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Ecclesiastes 6:6 (show verse)
And if he lives a thousand years twice, but does not experience happiness, do not both go to the same place?
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Ecclesiastes 6:7 (show verse)
yet the appetite is never satisfied.
Ecclesiastes 6:8 (show verse)
What advantage then does the wise man have over the fool? What advantage is there for the poor person who knows how to conduct himself before others?
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Ecclesiastes 6:9 (show verse)
Better what the eyes see than wandering desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:10 (show verse)
Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and it is known what man is. But he is not able to contend with the One stronger than he.
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Ecclesiastes 6:11 (show verse)
For when there are many words, they increase futility. What is the advantage for man?
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Ecclesiastes 6:12 (show verse)
For who knows what is good for man in life, in the few days of his futile life that he spends like a shadow? Who can tell man what will happen after him under the sun?
Life » Uncertainty of physical » Only a handbreadth in extent
Life » Brief » Only a handbreadth in extent
natural Life » Is compared to » A shadow
natural Life » Described as » Vain
natural Life » We know not what is good for us in
Man » Not profited by all his labor and travail
Man » Ignorant of what is good for him
Time » Brevity of » Only a handbreadth in extent
Vanity » The days of man are
Life » Brief » Only a handbreadth in extent
natural Life » Is compared to » A shadow
natural Life » Described as » Vain
natural Life » We know not what is good for us in
Man » Not profited by all his labor and travail
Man » Ignorant of what is good for him
Time » Brevity of » Only a handbreadth in extent
Vanity » The days of man are