2 God gives a man wealth, possessions and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires, but God does not enable him to enjoy them, and a stranger enjoys them instead. This is meaningless, a grievous evil.
Cross References for Ecclesiastes 6:2
1 Chronicles 29:28 - He died at a good old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth and honor. His son Solomon succeede... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:28 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:28
Ecclesiastes 4:4 - And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man’s envy of his neighbor. This too i... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:4 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 4:4
Psalms 17:14 - O Lord, by your hand save me from such men, from men of this world whose reward is in this life... Click to read the verse Psalms 17:14 Click to read the verse Psalms 17:14
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
Hosea 7:9 - Foreigners sap his strength, but he does not realize it. His hair is sprinkled with gray, but h... Click to read the verse Hosea 7:9 Click to read the verse Hosea 7:9
1 Chronicles 29:25 - The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor s... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:25 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 29:25
Psalms 39:6 - Man is a mere phantom as he goes to and fro: He bustles about, but only in vain; he heaps up we... Click to read the verse Psalms 39:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 39:6
Zechariah 9:6 - Foreigners will occupy Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines. Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:6 Click to read the verse Zechariah 9:6
Lamentations 5:2 - Our inheritance has been turned over to aliens, our homes to foreigners. Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:2 Click to read the verse Lamentations 5:2
Deuteronomy 28:33 - A people that you do not know will eat what your land and labor produce, and you will have noth... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:33 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:33
Deuteronomy 28:43 - The alien who lives among you will rise above you higher and higher, but you will sink lower an... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:43 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 28:43
Psalms 73:7 - From their callous hearts comes iniquity; the evil conceits of their minds know no limits. Click to read the verse Psalms 73:7 Click to read the verse Psalms 73:7
Daniel 5:18 - “O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty and greatness and glory ... Click to read the verse Daniel 5:18 Click to read the verse Daniel 5:18
Isaiah 55:2 - Why spend money on what is not bread, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen t... Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:2 Click to read the verse Isaiah 55:2
Luke 12:19-20 - And I’ll say to myself, “You have plenty of good things laid up for many years. Take life easy;... Click to read the verse Luke 12:19-20 Click to read the verse Luke 12:19-20
Judges 18:10 - When you get there, you will find an unsuspecting people and a spacious land that God has put i... Click to read the verse Judges 18:10 Click to read the verse Judges 18:10
Ecclesiastes 2:24 - A man can do nothing better than to eat and drink and find satisfaction in his work. This too, ... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:24 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:24
1 Kings 3:13 - Moreover, I will give you what you have not asked for—both riches and honor—so that in your lif... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:13 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 3:13
Ecclesiastes 6:9 - Better what the eye sees than the roving of the appetite. This too is meaningless, a chasing af... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:9 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 6:9
Ecclesiastes 5:19 - Moreover, when God gives any man wealth and possessions, and enables him to enjoy them, to acce... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:19 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:19
2 Chronicles 1:11 - God said to Solomon, “Since this is your heart’s desire and you have not asked for wealth, rich... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:11 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 1:11
Ecclesiastes 3:13 - That everyone may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all his toil—this is the gift of God. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:13 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 3:13
Deuteronomy 8:7-10 - For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with streams and pools of water, ... Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 8:7-10 Click to read the verse Deuteronomy 8:7-10
Job 21:25 - Another man dies in bitterness of soul, never having enjoyed anything good. Click to read the verse Job 21:25 Click to read the verse Job 21:25
Ecclesiastes 5:16 - This too is a grievous evil: As a man comes, so he departs, and what does he gain, since he toi... Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:16 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 5:16
Job 21:9-15 - Their homes are safe and free from fear; the rod of God is not upon them. Click to read the verse Job 21:9-15 Click to read the verse Job 21:9-15
Ecclesiastes 2:4-10 - I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:4-10 Click to read the verse Ecclesiastes 2:4-10