Ecclesiastes 5:15

The Scriptures 1998

As he came naked from his mother’s womb, so he returns, to go as he came. And from his labour which goes into his hand he takes none whatsoever.

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And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I return there. יהוה has given, and יהוה has taken away. Blessed be the Name of יהוה.”

“Would a wise man answer with vain knowledge, or fill his belly with the east wind?

For when he dies he takes none of it; His wealth does not go down after him.

But those riches perish through evil use. And he brings forth a son, and there is naught in his hand.

And יהוה has a controversy with Yehuḏ

“But Elohim said to him, ‘You mindless one! This night your life shall be demanded from you. And who shall own what you have prepared?’

For we brought naught into the world, and it is impossible to take any out.