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Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
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1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem:

2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” 3 What does man gain from all his labor in which he labors under the sun?

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Ecclesiastes 1:1-3
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Reflections of a Royal Philosopher

1 The words of the Teacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.(A)

2 Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher,
    vanity of vanities! All is vanity.(B)
3 What do people gain from all the toil
    at which they toil under the sun?(C)

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