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So I hated all my toil with which I have toiled under the sun, for I must leave it behind to someone who will be after me.

Verse ConceptsLife DespisedHard WorkSuccess And Hard Workhardwork

For although a person may toil with great wisdom and skill, he must leave his reward to someone who has not toiled for it. This also [is] vanity and a great calamity.

Verse ConceptsBad SituationsUseless EndeavourWisdomTragedySuccess And Hard WorkEnjoying LifelegacyhardworkFutility Of Worldly Pursuits

[It is] good to take hold of the one and also must not let go of the other; for whoever fears God will hold both of them secure.

Verse ConceptsFear Of God, Results Of

If the ax is blunt but one does not sharpen its edge, {he must exert more effort}, but the advantage of wisdom [is] it brings success.

Verse ConceptsAxesSharpeningBenefits Of WisdomSuccess Through GodSuccess And Hard Workenergy