Ecclesiastes 1:8

God's Word

All of these sayings are worn-out phrases. They are more than anyone can express, comprehend, or understand.

Cross References

Psalm 63:5

You satisfy my soul with the richest foods. My mouth will sing ⌞your⌟ praise with joyful lips.

Proverbs 27:20

Hell and decay are never satisfied, and a person’s eyes are never satisfied.

Ecclesiastes 1:7

All streams flow into the sea, but the sea is never full. The water goes back to the place where the streams began in order to ⌞start⌟ flowing again.

Ecclesiastes 2:11

But when I turned to look at all that I had accomplished and all the hard work I had put into it, I saw that it was all pointless. ⌞It was like⌟ trying to catch the wind. I gained nothing ⌞from any of my accomplishments⌟ under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 2:26

God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy to anyone who pleases him. But to the person who continues to sin, he gives the job of gathering and collecting ⌞wealth⌟. The sinner must turn his wealth over to the person who pleases God. Even this is pointless. ⌞It’s like⌟ trying to catch the wind.

Ecclesiastes 4:8

There are people who are all alone. They have no children or other family members. So there is no end to all the hard work they have to do. Their eyes are never satisfied with riches. But ⌞they never ask themselves⌟ why they are working so hard and depriving themselves of good things. Even this is pointless and a terrible tragedy.

Ecclesiastes 6:7

Everything that people work so hard for goes into their mouths, but their appetite is never satisfied.

Haggai 1:9

“You expected a lot, but you received a little. When you bring something home, I blow it away. Why?” declares the Lord of Armies. “It’s because my house lies in ruins while each of you is busy working on your own house.

Matthew 11:28

“Come to me, all who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest.

Matthew 5:6

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval. They will be satisfied.