Ecclesiastes 5:18
The Scripture
(18) Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.
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
Ecclesiastes 2:24Ecclesiastes 3:12Ecclesiastes 3:13Ecclesiastes 3:22Ecclesiastes 8:15Ecclesiastes 9:7Ecclesiastes 11:9I Timothy 6:17Ecclesiastes 2:10Jeremiah 52:34
Related verses (shared words)
Ecclesiastes 9:9Ecclesiastes 8:15Ecclesiastes 2:10Ezekiel 45:7Ecclesiastes 1:3