Ecclesiastes 6:11

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

The more we talk, the less sense we make, so what good does it do to talk?

Cross References

Psalm 73:6

Their pride is like a necklace, and they commit sin more often than they dress themselves.

Ecclesiastes 2:15

Finally, I said to myself, “Being wise got me nowhere! The same thing will happen to me that happens to fools. Nothing makes sense.

Ecclesiastes 3:19

Like animals we breathe and die, and we are no better off than they are. It just doesn't make sense.

Ecclesiastes 4:16

His followers could not even be counted. But years from now, no one will praise him—this makes no more sense than chasing the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

For example, some people don't have friends or family. But they are never satisfied with what they own, and they never stop working to get more. They should ask themselves, “Why am I always working to have more? Who will get what I leave behind?” What a senseless and miserable life!

Ecclesiastes 5:7

Respect and obey God! Daydreaming leads to a lot of senseless talk.

Ecclesiastes 6:10

Everything that happens was decided long ago. We humans know what we are like, and we can't argue with God, because he is too strong for us.

Ecclesiastes 6:12

Life is short and meaningless, and it fades away like a shadow. Who knows what is best for us? Who knows what will happen after we are gone?

Hosea 12:1

All day long Israel chases wind from the desert; deceit and violence are found everywhere. Treaties are made with Assyria; olive oil is taken to Egypt.