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Ecclesiastes 6:6-8
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Ecclesiastes 6:6-8
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
6 Even though he lives a thousand years twice over and yet has seen no good and experienced no enjoyment—do not all go to one place [the place of the dead]?
7 All the labor of man is for his mouth [for self-preservation and enjoyment], and yet his desire is not satisfied.(A)
8 For what advantage has the wise man over the fool [being worldly-wise is not the secret to happiness]? What advantage has the poor man who has learned how to walk before the living [publicly, with men’s eyes upon him; being poor is not the secret to happiness either]?
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