Ecclesiastes 2:23

Indeed, all of his days are filled with sorrow, and his struggles bring grief. In fact, his mind remains restless throughout the night. This is pointless, too!

Job 5:7

But mankind is born headed for trouble, just as sparks soar skyward."

Job 14:1

Human beings born by women are short-lived and full of trouble.

Psalm 127:2

It is useless to get up early and to stay up late, eating the food of exhausting labor truly he gives sleep to those he loves.

Genesis 47:9

"I'm 130 years old," Jacob replied. "My years have turned out to be few and unpleasant, but I haven't yet reached the age my ancestors did during their travels on earth."

Esther 6:1

That night the king could not sleep, so he gave instructions to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read to the king.

Job 7:13-14

For I've said, "My bed will comfort me; my couch will ease my burdens while I complain.'

Psalm 6:6-7

I am weary from my groaning. Every night my couch is drenched with tears, my bed is soaked through.

Psalm 32:4

For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; my strength was exhausted as in a summer drought. Interlude

Psalm 77:2-4

When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; my hands were raised at night and they did not grow weary. I refused to be comforted.

Psalm 90:7-10

Indeed, we are consumed by your anger and terrified by your wrath.

Psalm 90:15

Cause us to rejoice throughout the time when you have afflicted us, the years when we have known trouble.

Ecclesiastes 1:18

For with much wisdom there is much sorrow; the more someone adds to knowledge, the more someone adds to grief.

Ecclesiastes 5:12

Sweet is the sleep of a working man, whether he eats a little or a lot, but the excess wealth of the rich will not allow him to rest.

Daniel 6:18

Then the king retired to his palace to spend the night fasting. He enjoyed no entertainment, and he couldn't sleep.

Acts 14:22

strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships," they said, "to get into the kingdom of God."

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Summary

For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.

General references

Bible References

His heart

Ecclesiastes 5:12
Sweet is the sleep of a working man, whether he eats a little or a lot, but the excess wealth of the rich will not allow him to rest.
Esther 6:1
That night the king could not sleep, so he gave instructions to bring the book of records, the chronicles, and they were read to the king.
Job 7:13
For I've said, "My bed will comfort me; my couch will ease my burdens while I complain.'
Psalm 6:6
I am weary from my groaning. Every night my couch is drenched with tears, my bed is soaked through.
Psalm 32:4
For your hand was heavy upon me day and night; my strength was exhausted as in a summer drought. Interlude
Psalm 77:2
When I was in distress, I sought the Lord; my hands were raised at night and they did not grow weary. I refused to be comforted.
Daniel 6:18
Then the king retired to his palace to spend the night fasting. He enjoyed no entertainment, and he couldn't sleep.
Acts 14:22
strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. "We must endure many hardships," they said, "to get into the kingdom of God."

General references

Ecclesiastes 1:2
"Utterly pointless," says the Teacher. "Absolutely pointless; everything is pointless."
Ecclesiastes 3:9
What benefit does the worker gain from what he undertakes?

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