Ecclesiastes 5:12
The Scripture
(12) The sleep of a labouring man is sweet, whether he eat little or much: but the abundance of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the wise man reflects on the futility of human toil and the vanity of seeking pleasure, noting that even the most diligent work is ultimately meaningless. He urges listeners to pay attention to the simple pleasures of life and to consider the fleeting nature of all things.
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