This is the distressing thing about everything that happens under the sun: the same fate befalls all. Moreover, the hearts of humans are full of evil, and madness resides in their hearts during their lives; and after that, they join the dead.
This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.
This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event to all: yes, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that, they go to the dead.
This is an evil among all things that are done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.
Amonge all thinges yt come to passe vnder the Sonne, this is a misery, that it happeneth vnto all alyke. This is the cause also that the hertes of men are full of wickednesse, & madd foolishnesse is in their hertes as longe as they lyue, vntill they dye.
This is euill among all that is done vnder the sunne, that there is one condition to all, and also the heart of the sonnes of men is full of euill, and madnes is in their heartes whiles they liue, and after that, they goe to the dead.
Among all thinges that come to passe vnder the sunne, this is a miserie, that it happeneth vnto all alike: This is the cause also that the heartes of men are full of wickednesse, and madde foolishnesse is in their heartes as long as they liue, vntyll they dye.
This [is] an evil among all [things] that are done under the sun, that [there is] one event unto all: yea, also the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness [is] in their heart while they live, and after that [they go] to the dead.
This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one event to all: yes also, the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.
This `is' an evil among all that hath been done under the sun, that one event `is' to all, and also the heart of the sons of man is full of evil, and madness `is' in their heart during their life, and after it -- unto the dead.
This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea also, the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that `they go' to the dead.
This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one event unto all: yea also, the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that [they go] to the dead.
This is evil in all things which are done under the sun: that there is one fate for all, and the hearts of the sons of men are full of evil; while they have life their hearts are foolish, and after that--to the dead.
This is an evil in all that is done under the sun, that there is one event to all: yes also, the heart of the sons of men is full of evil, and madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.
This is the unfortunate fact about everything that happens on earth: the same fate awaits everyone. In addition to this, the hearts of all people are full of evil, and there is folly in their hearts during their lives– then they die.
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1There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it is great upon humanity.
1So I reflected on all this and set my heart to examine it: that the righteous, the wise, and their deeds are in the hand of God. People do not know whether love or hatred awaits them; everything lies before them.
2Everything happens alike to everyone: the same fate comes to the righteous and the wicked, to the good and the pure and the impure, to those who offer sacrifices and those who do not. As with the good person, so with the sinner; as with those who swear oaths, so with those who avoid them.
16And I saw under the sun, in the place of judgment, wickedness was there, and in the place of righteousness, wickedness was there as well.
17I said in my heart, 'God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work.'
18I said in my heart concerning the matter of the sons of man, that God is testing them to show them that they are like animals.
19For the fate of humans and the fate of animals is the same. As one dies, so dies the other; they all have the same breath, and humans have no advantage over animals, for everything is meaningless.
20All go to the same place; all come from dust, and to dust all return.
9I observed all this as I considered all the work done under the sun: a time when one man has power over another to hurt them.
10Then I saw the wicked buried, who used to go in and out of the holy place, but now they are forgotten in the city where they acted this way. This too is meaningless.
11When the sentence for a crime is not quickly carried out, people’s hearts are filled with schemes to do evil.
14There is a futility that takes place on the earth: righteous people receive what the wicked deserve, and wicked people receive what the righteous deserve. I said, 'This too is vanity.'
12I know that there is nothing better for people than to rejoice and to do good while they live.
4Anyone who is among the living has hope—even a live dog is better than a dead lion!
5For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even their memory is forgotten.
6Their love, their hatred, and their envy have already vanished, and they will never again have a part in anything that happens under the sun.
11The more words, the more meaningless—and what advantage does that bring to anyone?
12For who knows what is good for a person in life, during the few days of their fleeting life? They pass like a shadow. Who can tell them what will happen under the sun after they are gone?
14The wise have eyes in their heads, but the fool walks in darkness. Yet I also realized that the same fate overtakes them both.
15Then I said in my heart, 'What happens to the fool will also happen to me. So why have I been so very wise?' And I concluded in my heart, 'This too is meaningless.'
16For the wise, like the fool, will not be remembered forever; in the days to come, everything will be forgotten. How does the wise person die? Just like the fool!
17So I hated life, because the work done under the sun was grievous to me. For everything is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
18I hated all my toil under the sun because I must leave it to the one who comes after me.
19And who knows whether that person will be wise or foolish? Yet they will rule over all the fruit of my labor that I have worked for under the sun. This too is meaningless.
20So I turned my heart to despair over all the hard work with which I had labored under the sun.
21For there is a person who labors with wisdom, knowledge, and skill, but then must leave everything to someone who has not worked for it. This too is meaningless and a great misfortune.
22What does a person gain from all their labor and from the striving of their heart under the sun?
23All their days are full of sorrow, and their work is filled with grief; even at night their mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.
13I set my heart to seek and explore by wisdom all that is done under the heavens. What a burdensome task God has given to the human race to occupy themselves with!
14I have seen all the deeds that are done under the sun; they are all meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
9What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.
2It is better to go to a house of mourning than to a house of feasting, because death is the destination of everyone, and the living should take it to heart.
16Throughout his days, he eats in darkness, with great frustration, sickness, and anger.
15In my fleeting life, I have seen it all: The righteous perishing in their righteousness, and the wicked living long in their wickedness.
6For every purpose there is a proper time and procedure, though the misery of mankind weighs heavily upon them.
10Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.
3But better than both is the one who has not yet been born, who has not seen the evil deeds that are done under the sun.
6Even if someone lives a thousand years twice over but does not enjoy their prosperity, do not all go to the same place?
16There is no end to all the people who were before them, yet those who come later will not rejoice in him. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
3What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun?
11Yet when I considered all that my hands had done and the toil I had expended in doing it, behold, everything was meaningless—a chasing after the wind. There was nothing to be gained under the sun.
12So I turned my attention to consider wisdom, madness, and folly. For what can anyone do who comes after the king? Only what has already been done.
10I have seen the burden that God has laid on the human race.
22So I saw that there is nothing better than for a person to rejoice in their work, for that is their lot. Who can bring them to see what will happen after them?
17Then I set my heart to understand wisdom, as well as madness and folly, but I learned that this too is a chasing after the wind.
8For if a person lives many years, let him rejoice in all of them, but let him remember the days of darkness, for they will be many. All that comes is meaningless.
8'Utter futility,' says the Teacher. 'Everything is futile!'
17then I saw all the work of God, that no one can understand the work that is done under the sun. Despite all their efforts to search it out, no one can comprehend it. Even if the wise claim to know, they cannot truly understand it.
13I also saw this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me.
26To the person who pleases Him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, He gives the task of gathering and storing wealth to hand it over to the one who pleases God. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.