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Ecclesiastes 1:1-2
Good News Translation

Life Is Useless

1 These are the words of the Philosopher, David's son, who was king in Jerusalem.

2 It is useless, useless, said the Philosopher. Life is useless, all useless.

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Ecclesiastes 1:1-2
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Everything Is Meaningless

1 The words of the Teacher,[a](A) son of David, king in Jerusalem:(B)

2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!”
    says the Teacher.
“Utterly meaningless!
    Everything is meaningless.”(C)

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  1. Ecclesiastes 1:1 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 2 and 12
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