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 decided to discern the benefit of wisdom and knowledge over foolish behavior and ideas; however, I concluded that even this endeavor is like trying to chase the wind!

I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.

While applying my mind to everything that happens in this world, I have seen all this: Sometimes one person dominates other people to their harm.

The Lord's deeds are great, eagerly awaited by all who desire them.

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

Wisdom is supreme -- so acquire wisdom, and whatever you acquire, acquire understanding!

One who has isolated himself seeks his own desires; he rejects all sound judgment.

Give me your heart, my son, and let your eyes observe my ways;

Take pains with these things; be absorbed in them, so that everyone will see your progress.

This sore

I have observed the burden that God has given to people to keep them occupied.

Then I considered all the skillful work that is done: Surely it is nothing more than competition between one person and another. This also is profitless -- like chasing the wind.

Be warned, my son, of anything in addition to them. There is no end to the making of many books, and much study is exhausting to the body.

By the sweat of your brow you will eat food until you return to the ground, for out of it you were taken; for you are dust, and to dust you will return."

General references

I have observed the burden that God has given to people to keep them occupied.