Ecclesiastes 2:20

2:20 So I began to despair about all the fruit of my labor

for which I worked so hard on earth.

Ecclesiastes 2:22

Painful Days and Restless Nights

2:22 What does a man acquire from all his labor

and from the anxiety that accompanies his toil on earth?

Ecclesiastes 4:6

4:6 Better is one handful with some rest

than two hands full of toil and chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:11

4:11 Furthermore, if two lie down together, they can keep each other warm,

but how can one person keep warm by himself?

Ecclesiastes 4:15

4:15 I considered all the living who walk on earth,

as well as the successor who would arise in his place.

Ecclesiastes 5:13-14

Materialism Thwarts Enjoyment of Life

5:13 Here is a misfortune on earth that I have seen:

Wealth hoarded by its owner to his own misery.

5:14 Then that wealth was lost through bad luck;

although he fathered a son, he has nothing left to give him.

Ecclesiastes 7:3

7:3 Sorrow is better than laughter,

because sober reflection is good for the heart.

Ecclesiastes 7:16-17

7:16 So do not be excessively righteous or excessively wise;

otherwise you might be disappointed.

7:17 Do not be excessively wicked and do not be a fool;

otherwise you might die before your time.

Ecclesiastes 7:21

7:21 Also, do not pay attention to everything that people say;

otherwise, you might even hear your servant cursing you.

Ecclesiastes 8:6

8:6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,

for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.

Ecclesiastes 9:13

Most People Are Not Receptive to Wise Counsel

9:13 This is what I also observed about wisdom on earth,

and it is a great burden to me:

Ecclesiastes 10:5

10:5 I have seen another misfortune on the earth:

It is an error a ruler makes.

Ecclesiastes 10:13

10:13 At the beginning his words are foolish

and at the end his talk is wicked madness,

Ecclesiastes 10:19

10:19 Feasts are made for laughter,

and wine makes life merry,

but money is the answer for everything.