Ecclesiastes 2:21

God's Word

Here is someone who had worked hard with wisdom, knowledge, and skill. Yet, he must turn over his estate to someone else, who didn’t work for it. Even this is pointless and a terrible tragedy.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 34:2

He did what the Lord considered right. He lived in the ways of his ancestor David and never stopped living this way.

2 Chronicles 35:18

Never had a Passover like this been celebrated in Israel during the time of the prophet Samuel or the kings of Israel. They did not celebrate the Passover as Josiah celebrated it with priests, Levites, all of Judah, the people of Israel who could be found, and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

Psalm 39:7

And now, Lord, what am I waiting for? My hope is in you!

Psalm 49:10

Indeed, one can see that wise people die, that foolish and stupid people meet the same end. They leave their riches to others.

Psalm 49:11

Although they named their lands after themselves, their graves  have become their homes for ages to come, their dwelling places throughout every generation.

Ecclesiastes 2:20

Then I fell into despair over everything for which I had worked so hard under the sun.

Ecclesiastes 4:4

Then I saw that all hard work and skillful effort come from rivalry. 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 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.

Jeremiah 22:15

Do you think you’re a better king than others because you use more cedar? Your father ate and drank and did what is fair and right. Everything went well for him.

Jeremiah 22:17

“But your eyes and your mind are set on nothing but dishonest profits. You kill innocent people and violently oppress your people.”