Ecclesiastes 4:15

New English Translation

I considered all the living who walk on earth, as well as the successor who would arise in his place.

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:6

Absalom acted this way toward everyone in Israel who came to the king for justice. In this way Absalom won the loyalty of the citizens of Israel.

Ecclesiastes 4:14

For he came out of prison to become king, even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom.

Ecclesiastes 4:16

There is no end to all the people nor to the past generations, yet future generations will not rejoice in him. This also is profitless and like chasing the wind.