14 But those riches perish through [a]misfortune;
When he begets a son, there is nothing in his hand.
15 (A)As he came from his mother’s womb, naked shall he return,
To go as he came;
And he shall take nothing from his labor
Which he may carry away in his hand.

16 And this also is a severe evil—
Just exactly as he came, so shall he go.
And (B)what profit has he (C)who has labored for the wind?

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 5:14 Lit. bad business

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