Ecclesiastes 5:20
The Scripture
(20) For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.
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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