Ecclesiastes 5:15

Modern English Version

As he came from his mother’s womb, naked he will depart, as he came; he will not take anything for his labor, which he may carry away with his hands.

Cross References

Psalm 49:17

for when he dies he will take nothing away; his glory will not descend after him.

Job 1:21

He said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked will I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.”

1 Timothy 6:7

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain that we can carry nothing out.

Luke 12:20

“But God said to him, ‘You fool! This night your soul will be required of you. Then whose will those things be which you have provided?’

Ecclesiastes 5:14

and those riches were lost in an unfortunate business deal; and although he has a son, there is nothing left to put in his hand.

Job 15:2

“Should a wise man reply with empty knowledge and fill his lungs with the east wind?

Hosea 12:2

The Lord has a dispute with Judah, and will punish Jacob according to his ways, and repay him according to his doings.