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Ecclesiastes 2:22-23 The Vanity of Pleasure and Wisdom

22 What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labors under the sun?

23 All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 2:22-23

Matthew 6:11 - Give us today our daily bread. Click to read the verse Matthew 6:11 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:11

Ecclesiastes 5:17 - All his days he eats in darkness, with great frustration, affliction and anger. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:17 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:17

Ecclesiastes 2:17 - Toil Is Meaningless So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous t... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:17 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:17

Psalms 127:2 - In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those ... Click to read the verse Psalms 127:2 Click to read the verse Psalms 127:2

Ecclesiastes 1:3 - What does man gain from all his labor at which he toils under the sun? Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:3 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 1:3

Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 - Whoever loves money never has money enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his in... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:10-11 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:10-11

Philippians 4:6 - Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving,... Click to read the verse Philippians 4:6 Click to read the verse Philippians 4:6

Ecclesiastes 8:15 - So I commend the enjoyment of life, because nothing is better for a man under the sun than to e... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:15 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 8:15

1 Timothy 6:8 - But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:8 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:8

Ecclesiastes 4:8 - There was a man all alone; he had neither son nor brother. There was no end to his toil, yet hi... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:8 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:8

Matthew 16:26 - What good will it be for a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can ... Click to read the verse Matthew 16:26 Click to read the verse Matthew 16:26

Matthew 6:25 - Do Not Worry “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; o... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:25 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:25

Matthew 6:34 - Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enoug... Click to read the verse Matthew 6:34 Click to read the verse Matthew 6:34

Luke 12:29 - And do not set your heart on what you will eat or drink; do not worry about it. Click to read the verse Luke 12:29 Click to read the verse Luke 12:29

Luke 12:22 - Do Not Worry Then Jesus said to his disciples: “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your l... Click to read the verse Luke 12:22 Click to read the verse Luke 12:22

Ecclesiastes 2:10 - I denied myself nothing my eyes desired; I refused my heart no pleasure. My heart took delight ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:10 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:10

Job 5:7 - Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward. Click to read the verse Job 5:7 Click to read the verse Job 5:7

1 Peter 5:7 - Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:7 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 5:7

Ecclesiastes 4:6 - Better one handful with tranquillity than two handfuls with toil and chasing after the wind. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:6 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:6

Proverbs 16:26 - The laborer’s appetite works for him; his hunger drives him on. Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:26 Click to read the verse Proverbs 16:26

Ecclesiastes 3:9 - What does the worker gain from his toil? Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:9

Ecclesiastes 6:7-8 - All man’s efforts are for his mouth, yet his appetite is never satisfied. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:7-8 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:7-8