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 3:10

3:10 I have observed the burden

that God has given to people to keep them occupied.

Ecclesiastes 3:13

3:13 and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil,

for these things are a gift from God.

Ecclesiastes 6:1

Not Everyone Enjoys Life

6:1 Here is another misfortune that I have seen on earth,

and it weighs heavily on people:

Ecclesiastes 6:11

6:11 The more one argues with words, the less he accomplishes.

How does that benefit him?

Ecclesiastes 7:20

7:20 For there is not one truly righteous person on the earth

who continually does good and never sins.

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.