Parallel Bible results for "ecclesiastes 1:1-3"

Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

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1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
1 The words of the Teacher, son of David, king in Jerusalem:
2 Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.
2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.”
3 What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?
3 What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?
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