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 4:14

4:14 For he came out of prison to become king,

even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom.

Ecclesiastes 5:17

5:17 Surely, he ate in darkness every day of his life,

and he suffered greatly with sickness and anger.

Ecclesiastes 6:5

6:5 though it never saw the light of day nor knew anything,

yet it has more rest than that man –

Ecclesiastes 6:9

6:9 It is better to be content with what the eyes can see

than for one’s heart always to crave more.

This continual longing is futile – like chasing the wind.

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: