For [a]he cometh into vanity, and goeth into darkness: and his name shall be covered with darkness.

Also he hath not seen the sun, nor known it: therefore this hath more rest than the other.

And if he had lived a thousand years twice told, and had seen no good, shall not all go to one place?

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 6:4 Meaning, the untimely fruit whose life did neither profit or hurt any.

It comes without meaning, it departs in darkness, and in darkness its name is shrouded. Though it never saw the sun or knew anything, it has more rest than does that man— even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?(A)

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