Ecclesiastes 6:11
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 6:11 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 6:11 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 6:11 — KJV
“Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?”
— Ecclesiastes 6:11 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 6:11 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 6:11
“Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 6:11: seeing, many, things
“And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 6:11: many, things, better
“Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing.”
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“And as soon as the commandment came abroad, the children of Israel brought in abundance the firstfruits of corn, wine, and oil, and honey, and of all the increase of the field; and the tithe of all things brought they in abundantly. came...: Heb. brake forth honey: or, dates”
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“And many brought gifts unto the LORD to Jerusalem, and presents to Hezekiah king of Judah: so that he was magnified in the sight of all nations from thenceforth. presents: Heb. precious things”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 6:11: many, things
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