A grievous evil exists when God gives wealth and honor but denies the ability to enjoy them, so that a stranger benefits instead. Even a man with a hundred children who lives a thousand years is worse than a stillborn if his soul is not satisfied with good; all human labor merely feeds the mouth while the appetite remains unfilled.
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IntroductionChapters 1
Searching for MeaningChapters 2-6
Experiments with pleasure, work, wisdom, and wealth all prove unsatisfying.
Wisdom for LivingChapters 7-11
ConclusionChapters 12
Bible Bites
Vanity Appears 38 Times
The Hebrew word hebel (vanity/vapor/breath) appears 38 times in Ecclesiastes' twelve chapters, making it the book's central theme. The word literally means breath or vapor, emphasizing life's fleeting nature.
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