NET Bible
"I considered all the living who walk on earth, as well as the successor who would arise in his place."
— Ecclesiastes 4:15, NET Bible
“I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.”
“I saw all the living that walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the second, that stood up in his stead. ”
“I saw all the living who walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the other, who succeeded him.”
“I saw all men living, that walk under the sun with the second young man, who shall rise up in his place.”
“I saw all the living under the sun round the young man who was to be ruler in place of the king.”
“I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.”
Although an assailant may overpower one person, two can withstand him. Moreover, a three-stranded cord is not quickly broken.
Labor Motivated by Prestige-Seeking A poor but wise youth is better than an old and foolish king who no longer knows how to receive advice.
For he came out of prison to become king, even though he had been born poor in what would become his kingdom.
I considered all the living who walk on earth, as well as the successor who would arise in his place.
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.