Ecclesiastes 5:15-16

15 Naked a man comes from his mother’s womb,
and as he comes, so he departs.
He takes nothing from his labor
that he can carry in his hand.

16 This too is a grievous evil:
As a man comes, so he departs,
and what does he gain,
since he toils for the wind?

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Cross References for Ecclesiastes 5:15-16

Genesis 3:19 - By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it ... Click to read the verse Genesis 3:19 Click to read the verse Genesis 3:19

Job 1:21 - and said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked I will depart. The Lord gave and the L... Click to read the verse Job 1:21 Click to read the verse Job 1:21

Luke 12:20 - “But God said to him, ‘You fool! This very night your life will be demanded from you. Then who ... Click to read the verse Luke 12:20 Click to read the verse Luke 12:20

James 1:11 - For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its blossom falls and its beauty i... Click to read the verse James 1:11 Click to read the verse James 1:11

1 Timothy 6:7 - For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:7 Click to read the verse 1 Timothy 6:7

Psalms 49:17 - for he will take nothing with him when he dies, his splendor will not descend with him. Click to read the verse Psalms 49:17 Click to read the verse Psalms 49:17