Ecclesiastes 9:14
The Scripture
(14) There was a little city, and few men within it; and there came a great king against it, and besieged it, and built great bulwarks against it:
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
After the death of his son, Solomon reflects on the fleeting nature of human life and the futility of seeking pleasure. He urges the reader to fear God and keep his commandments, for all that is gained is temporary.
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