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Ecclesiastes 6:6-8
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6 without enjoying himself, even if he were to live a thousand years twice over. Doesn’t everyone go to the same place?

7 The purpose of all toil is to fill the mouth,
yet the appetite is never satisfied.
8 What advantage has the wise over the fool,
or the person with experience, if he is poor?

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Ecclesiastes 6:6-8
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6 even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?(A)

7 Everyone’s toil is for their mouth,
    yet their appetite is never satisfied.(B)
8 What advantage have the wise over fools?(C)
What do the poor gain
    by knowing how to conduct themselves before others?

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