English Bible Presentation Sharing - Ecclesiastes Book, chapter 6, verse 14 in Hcsb Version

Ecclesiastes 6 : 1 (HCSB)

Here is a tragedy I have observed under the sun, and it weighs heavily on humanity:

Ecclesiastes 6 : 2 (HCSB)

God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor so that he lacks nothing of all he desires for himself, but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a sickening tragedy.

Ecclesiastes 6 : 3 (HCSB)

A man may father a hundred children and live many years. No matter how long he lives, if he is not satisfied by good things and does not even have a proper burial, I say that a stillborn child is better off than he.

Ecclesiastes 6 : 4 (HCSB)

For he comes in futility and he goes in darkness, and his name is shrouded in darkness.

Ecclesiastes 6 : 5 (HCSB)

Though a stillborn child does not see the sun and is not conscious, it has more rest than he.

Ecclesiastes 6 : 6 (HCSB)

And if he lives a thousand years twice, but does not experience happiness, do not both go to the same place?

Ecclesiastes 6 : 7 (HCSB)

All man's labor is for his stomach, yet the appetite is never satisfied.

Ecclesiastes 6 : 8 (HCSB)

What advantage then does the wise man have over the fool? What *advantage is there for the poor person who knows how to conduct himself before others?

Ecclesiastes 6 : 9 (HCSB)

Better what the eyes see than wandering desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

Ecclesiastes 6 : 10 (HCSB)

Whatever exists was given its name long ago, and who man is, is known. But he is not able to contend with the One stronger than he.

Ecclesiastes 6 : 11 (HCSB)

For when there are many words, they increase futility. What is the advantage for man?

Ecclesiastes 6 : 12 (HCSB)

For who knows what is good for man in life, in the few days of his futile life that he spends like a shadow? Who can tell man what will happen after him under the sun?