Ecclesiastes 6:7 asv — All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.

American Standard Version

"All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled. "

— Ecclesiastes 6:7, American Standard Version

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Ecclesiastes 6 — Context

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for it cometh in vanity, and departeth in darkness, and the name thereof is covered with darkness;

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moreover it hath not seen the sun nor known it; this hath rest rather than the other:

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yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, and yet enjoy no good, do not all go to one place?

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All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.

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For what advantage hath the wise more than the fool? or what hath the poor man, that knoweth how to walk before the living?

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Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this also is vanity and a striving after wind.

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Whatsoever hath been, the name thereof was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him that is mightier than he.

Ecclesiastes 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 6:7 say?
Ecclesiastes 6:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled. ”
Where is Ecclesiastes 6:7 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 6:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 6, verse 7.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 6:7.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 6:7 in?
Ecclesiastes 6:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 6:7?
Ecclesiastes 6:7 reads (ASV): “All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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