Ecclesiastes 5:17
The Scripture
(17) All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 3:17I Kings 17:12Job 21:25Psalms 78:33Psalms 102:9Psalms 127:2Ezekiel 4:16Ezekiel 4:17II Kings 1:2II Kings 1:6II Kings 5:27II Chronicles 16:10
Related verses (shared words)
Romans 14:3Romans 14:6Job 10:22Zephaniah 1:15Matthew 6:23I John 2:11