Ecclesiastes 2:21
New King James Version
21 For there is a man whose labor is with wisdom, knowledge, and skill; yet he must leave his [a]heritage to a man who has not labored for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.
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Ecclesiastes 2:21
English Standard Version
21 because sometimes a person who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill must leave everything to be enjoyed by someone who did not toil for it. This also is vanity and a great evil.
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Ecclesiastes 2:21
King James Version
21 For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil.
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Ecclesiastes 2:21
New American Standard Bible 1995
21 When there is a man who has labored with wisdom, knowledge and (A)skill, then he (B)gives his [a]legacy to one who has not labored with them. This too is vanity and a great evil.
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