Ecclesiastes 8:10
The Scripture
(10) And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this is also vanity.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the wise man reflects on the futility of seeking wealth and pleasure, noting that they bring only temporary satisfaction. He reminds readers that the fear of God and reverence for the law are the only lasting comforts, urging a return to moral values over fleeting earthly desires.
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