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Ecclesiastes 5:14-16

Nothing Carried Away

Few Words and Wealth Without Rest · Ecclesiastes 5

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14As he came from his mother’s womb, naked he will return, going as he came; and he will carry away nothing from his labor that he can take in his hand.

15This too is a grievous evil: exactly as he came, so he will go. And what profit is there for him who toils for the wind?

16Also, all his days he eats in darkness, with much vexation, sickness, and anger.

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