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Ecclesiastes 6:9 Β· KJV

"Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit."

King James Version

What does Ecclesiastes 6:9 mean? β†’

Passage Context

7All the labour of man is for his mouth, and yet the appetite is not filled.
8For what hath the wise more than the fool? what hath the poor, that knoweth to walk before the living?
9Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.
10That which hath been is named already, and it is known that it is man: neither may he contend with him that is mightier than he.
11Seeing there be many things that increase vanity, what is man the better?

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you stay present in your daily life?

2

What desires tend to distract you from enjoying the moment?

3

When have you found joy in simply being?

Life Application

mindfulness

Practice mindfulness techniques to stay present and appreciate your surroundings.

gratitude

Keep a gratitude journal to remind yourself of the good things in your life.

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