Ecclesiastes 1:13

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Summary

And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.

I gave

This sore

General references

Ecclesiastes 3:10

Bible References

I gave

So I dedicated myself to learn about wisdom and knowledge, and about insanity and foolishness. And I discovered that this is also like chasing after the wind.

I committed myself to understand, to learn, to search for wisdom and explanations, and to understand both the evil that is foolishness and the stupidity that is delusion.

I observed all this, and carefully considered everything that is undertaken on earth, especially the time when someone dominates another to his detriment.

Great are the acts of the LORD; they are within reach of all who desire them.

making your ear attentive to wisdom, and turning your heart to understanding

Wisdom is of utmost importance, therefore get wisdom, and with all your effort work to acquire understanding.

Whoever isolates himself pursues selfish ends; he resists all sound advice.

Give me your heart, my son, and keep your eyes fixed on my ways,

Think on these things. Devote your life to them so that everyone can see your progress.

This sore

I have observed the burdens placed by God on human beings in order to perfect them.

Then I examined all sorts of work, including all kinds of excellent achievements that create envy in others. This also is pointless and chasing after the wind.

So learn from them, my son. There is no end to the crafting of many books, and too much study wearies the body.

You will eat food by the sweat of your brow until you're buried in the ground, because you were taken from it. You're made from dust and you'll return to dust."

General references

I have observed the burdens placed by God on human beings in order to perfect them.