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Ecclesiastes 6:7-8 The Futility of Wealth and Success

7 All man’s efforts are for his mouth,
yet his appetite is never satisfied.

8 What advantage has a wise man
over a fool?
What does a poor man gain
by knowing how to conduct himself before others?

Cross References for Ecclesiastes 6:7-8

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