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And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind?
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Verse 16 is found in chapter 5 of Ecclesiastes. Qohelet observes systems of economic oppression and notes that the existence of successive authorities does not necessarily eliminate injustice. He also shows the paradox of one who loves money: the more he possesses, the more people consume his wealth. The worker may sleep peacefully, while the rich person may lose sleep worrying about his riches. Material abundance does not guarantee inner security or satisfaction.
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Compare Ecclesiastes 5:16 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Deutsch · L1912 Sein Leben lang hat er im Finstern gegessen und in großem Grämen und Krankheit und Verdruß.
Español · RVR1909 Este también es un gran mal, que como vino, así haya de volver. ¿Y de qué le aprovechó trabajar al viento?
Español · NTBT También esto es un mal doloroso: tal como vino, así se irá. ¿Qué provecho obtiene de trabajar para el viento?
Français · LSG C'est encore là un mal grave. Il s'en va comme il était venu; et quel avantage lui revient-il d'avoir travaillé pour du vent?
Italiano · DIO1885 Anche questo è una mala doglia; conciossiachè egli se ne vada come egli è venuto; e che profitto ha egli di essersi affaticato per del vento?
Português · ARC Assim que também isto é um grave mal que, justamente como veio, assim há de ir; e que proveito lhe vem de trabalhar para o vento,
中文 · RCUV 這是一件令人憂傷的禍患。他來的時候怎樣，去的時候也必怎樣。他為風勞碌有甚麼益處呢？
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