Ecclesiastes 6:1

God's Word

There is a tragedy that I have seen under the sun. It is a terrible one for mortals.

Cross References

Ecclesiastes 5:13

There is a painful tragedy that I have seen under the sun: Riches lead to the downfall of those who hoard them.

Ecclesiastes 6:2

God gives one person riches, wealth, and honor so that he doesn’t lack anything he wants. Yet, God doesn’t give him the power to enjoy any of them. Instead, a stranger enjoys them. This is pointless and is a painful tragedy.