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the dust returns to earth, as it was,
and the spirit returns to God, who gave it!
Pointless! Meaningless! — says Kohelet,
Nothing matters at all!

Not only was Kohelet wise, he also taught the people what he knew; also he weighed, researched and corrected many ethical sayings.

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Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.

Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.

And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.

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