14 Bible Verses about Futility Of Worldly Pursuits

For we came into the world with nothing, and we are not able to take anything out;

I have seen all the works which are done under the sun; all is to no purpose, and desire for wind.

What the eyes see is better than the wandering of desire. This is to no purpose and a desire for wind.

He who has a love for silver never has enough silver, or he who has love for wealth, enough profit. This again is to no purpose.

Because there is a man whose work has been done with wisdom, with knowledge, and with an expert hand; but one who has done nothing for it will have it for his heritage. This again is to no purpose and a great evil.

With nothing I came out of my mother's body, and with nothing I will go back there; the Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; let the Lord's name be praised.

For at his death, he will take nothing away; his glory will not go down after him.

Give orders to those who have money and goods in this life, not to be lifted up in their minds, or to put their hope in the uncertain chances of wealth, but in God who gives us in full measure all things for our use; And to do good, having wealth in good works, being quick to give, taking part with one another; Making ready for themselves a safe place for the time to come, so that the true life may be theirs.

What profit has a man if he gets all the world with the loss of his life? And what would a man give in exchange for his life?

For what profit will a man have if he gets all the world, but undergoes loss or destruction himself?

Have you knowledge of this from early times, when man was placed on the earth, That the pride of the sinner is short, and the joy of the evil-doer but for a minute?

But Abraham said, Keep in mind, my son, that when you were living, you had your good things, while Lazarus had evil things: but now, he is comforted and you are in pain. And in addition, there is a deep division fixed between us and you, so that those who might go from here to you are not able to do so, and no one may come from you to us.

All things are to no purpose, says the Preacher, all is to no purpose.

For the wisdom of this world is foolish before God. As it is said in the holy Writings, He who takes the wise in their secret designs: