Ecclesiastes 2:23
“For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.”
What does Ecclesiastes 2:23 mean?
Ecclesiastes 2:23 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity." The book of Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, the son of King David, who…
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In the Book of Ecclesiastes, the Preacher, traditionally understood to be King Solomon, offers a profound reflection on the nature of life, work, and the inherent challenges of existence. Ecclesiastes 2:23 states, "For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his…
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O Heavenly Father, As I come before You, my heart is heavy with the weight of the burdens of life that often seem unbearable. I turn to Your Word in Ecclesiastes 2:23, which brings to light the deep struggles that we face: "For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief…
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