Ecclesiastes 8:15
The Scripture
(15) Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.
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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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 2:24Ecclesiastes 3:12Ecclesiastes 3:13Ecclesiastes 3:22Ecclesiastes 5:18Ecclesiastes 9:7Ecclesiastes 9:8Ecclesiastes 9:9I Timothy 4:3I Timothy 4:4I Timothy 6:17
Related verses (shared words)
Ecclesiastes 9:9Jonah 4:8Joshua 10:13II Kings 23:11Ecclesiastes 1:5Ecclesiastes 5:18