Ecclesiastes 4:16
The Scripture
(16) There is no end of all the people, even of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
The chapter warns that true wisdom lies in maintaining good relationships, especially among friends, and that quarrels are harmful. It teaches that two people can correct a third, but a single person is not enough, and that the love of friends is greater than the fear of death. The overall message is that human connections are more important than external success.
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