Ecclesiastes 2:20-22
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
20 So my heart turned to despair over all the fruits of my toil under the sun. 21 For here is one who has toiled with wisdom and knowledge and skill, and that one’s legacy must be left to another who has not toiled for it. This also is vanity and a great evil. 22 (A)For what profit comes to mortals from all the toil and anxiety of heart with which they toil under the sun?
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