NET Bible
"All of man’s labor is for nothing more than to fill his stomach– yet his appetite is never satisfied!"
— Ecclesiastes 6:7, NET Bible
“All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.”
“All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled. ”
“All the labor of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.”
“All the labour of man is for his mouth, but his soul shall not be filled.”
“All the work of man is for his mouth, and still he has a desire for food.”
“All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.”
Though the stillborn child came into the world for no reason and departed into darkness, though its name is shrouded in darkness,
though it never saw the light of day nor knew anything, yet it has more rest than that man–
if he should live a thousand years twice, yet does not enjoy his prosperity. For both of them die!
All of man’s labor is for nothing more than to fill his stomach– yet his appetite is never satisfied!
So what advantage does a wise man have over a fool? And what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive?
It is better to be content with what the eyes can see than for one’s heart always to crave more. This continual longing is futile– like chasing the wind.
The Futile Way Life Works Whatever has happened was foreordained, and what happens to a person was also foreknown. It is useless for him to argue with God about his fate because God is more powerful than he is.