Ecclesiastes 8:16
The Scripture
(16) When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:)
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 8:9Ecclesiastes 8:7Ecclesiastes 7:25Ecclesiastes 2:23Ecclesiastes 4:8Ecclesiastes 5:12Genesis 31:40Psalms 127:2
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