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Ecclesiastes 2:18 Β· KJV

"Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me."

King James Version

What does Ecclesiastes 2:18 mean? β†’

Passage Context

16For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.
17Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
18Yea, I hated all my labour which I had taken under the sun: because I should leave it unto the man that shall be after me.
19And who knoweth whether he shall be a wise man or a fool? yet shall he have rule over all my labour wherein I have laboured, and wherein I have shewed myself wise under the sun. This is also vanity.
20Therefore I went about to cause my heart to despair of all the labour which I took under the sun.

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Reflection Questions

1

What do you truly value in your work?

2

How does the idea of leaving your labor to others affect your motivation?

3

When have you felt a sense of futility in your efforts?

Life Application

work

Evaluate what you are working towards and whether it aligns with your values.

legacy

Consider how you can create a lasting impact through your work.

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