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The Vanity of Wisdom

12 I, the (A)Preacher, have been king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13 And I (B)gave my heart to seek and (C)explore by wisdom concerning all that has been done under heaven. It is [a]a grievous (D)endeavor which God has given to the sons of men with which to occupy themselves. 14 I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is [b](E)vanity and striving after wind.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 1:13 Lit an evil
  2. Ecclesiastes 1:14 Or futility