Ecclesiastes 10:15

The work of a fool so wears him out that he can't even find his way to town.

Psalm 107:4

They wandered in desolate wilderness; they found no road to a city where they could live.

Psalm 107:7

He led them in a straight way to find a city where they could live.

Ecclesiastes 10:3

Furthermore, the way a fool lives shows he has no sense; he proclaims to everyone that he's a fool.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If someone's ax is blunt the edge isn't sharpened then more strength will be needed. Putting wisdom to work will bring success.

Isaiah 35:8-10

"A highway will be there yes, there and people will call it "The Holy Way'. As for unclean people, they will not journey on it, but it will be for whomever is traveling on that Way not even fools will get lost.

Isaiah 44:12-17

The blacksmith prepares a tool and works in the coals, then fashions an idol with hammers, working by the strength of his arm. He even becomes hungry and loses his strength; he drinks no water and grows faint.

Isaiah 47:12-13

"But stand up now with your spells and your many incantations, at which you have labored from your childhood until today,

Isaiah 55:2

Why spend your money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in rich food.

Isaiah 57:1

"Also the righteous are perishing, but no one takes it to heart; devout people are taken away, while no one understands that the righteous person is taken away from calamity.

Jeremiah 50:4-5

In those days, and at that time," declares the LORD, "the people of Israel will come together with the people of Judah. They'll be weeping as they travel along, and they'll be seeking the LORD their God.

Habakkuk 2:6

"Will not all of these ridicule him with mocking scorn? They will say, "Woe to the one who hordes for himself what isn't his. How long will you enrich yourself by extortion?'

Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all of you who are weary and loaded down with burdens, and I will give you rest.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city.

Bible References

Labour

Ecclesiastes 10:3
Furthermore, the way a fool lives shows he has no sense; he proclaims to everyone that he's a fool.
Isaiah 44:12
The blacksmith prepares a tool and works in the coals, then fashions an idol with hammers, working by the strength of his arm. He even becomes hungry and loses his strength; he drinks no water and grows faint.
Isaiah 47:12
"But stand up now with your spells and your many incantations, at which you have labored from your childhood until today,
Isaiah 55:2
Why spend your money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to me, and eat what is good, and let your soul delight itself in rich food.
Isaiah 57:1
"Also the righteous are perishing, but no one takes it to heart; devout people are taken away, while no one understands that the righteous person is taken away from calamity.
Habakkuk 2:6
"Will not all of these ridicule him with mocking scorn? They will say, "Woe to the one who hordes for himself what isn't his. How long will you enrich yourself by extortion?'
Matthew 11:28
"Come to me, all of you who are weary and loaded down with burdens, and I will give you rest.

Because

Psalm 107:4
They wandered in desolate wilderness; they found no road to a city where they could live.
Isaiah 35:8
"A highway will be there yes, there and people will call it "The Holy Way'. As for unclean people, they will not journey on it, but it will be for whomever is traveling on that Way not even fools will get lost.
Jeremiah 50:4
In those days, and at that time," declares the LORD, "the people of Israel will come together with the people of Judah. They'll be weeping as they travel along, and they'll be seeking the LORD their God.

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