Ecclesiastes 5:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 5:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 5:16 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 5:16 — KJV
“And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind?”
— Ecclesiastes 5:16 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 5:16 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 5:16
“For there is a man whose labour is in wisdom, and in knowledge, and in equity; yet to a man that hath not laboured therein shall he leave it for his portion. This also is vanity and a great evil. leave: Heb. give”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 5:16: also, evil, hath
“And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 5:16: also, came, hath
“And she say to me, Both drink thou, and I will also draw for thy camels: let the same be the woman whom the LORD hath appointed out for my master's son.”
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“For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? increased: Heb. broken forth since...: Heb. at my foot”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 5:16: also, came, hath
“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
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