Ecclesiastes 1:13

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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 [to] learn about delusion and folly. However, I discovered that this also [is] chasing wind.

I set my mind to try to seek wisdom and the plan, and to know that wickedness [is] foolishness and that folly [is] delusion.

I saw all this as I applied my heart to all the deeds done under the sun: {sometimes those in authority harm others}.

The works of Yahweh [are] great, studied by all [who] delight [in] them.

[in order] to incline your ear toward wisdom, [then] you shall apply your heart to understanding.

The beginning of wisdom: Get wisdom! With all [that is in] your possession, gain insight.

He who is selfish seeks a craving; against all sound judgment he shows contempt.

My child, may you give your heart to me, and may your eyes delight in my ways.

Practice these [things]. Be [diligent] in these [things], in order that your progress may be evident to everyone.

This sore

I have seen the busyness God gives to {humans} to preoccupy them.

I also realized that all [of the] toil and all [of] the skillful work that is done--it [is] envy between one man and {another}. This also [is] vanity and chasing wind!

My son, be careful {about anything beyond these things}. For the writing of books is endless, and too much study {is wearisome}.

By the sweat of your brow you shall eat bread, until your return to the ground. For from it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you shall return."

General references

I have seen the busyness God gives to {humans} to preoccupy them.