Ecclesiastes 4:8
“There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This is also vanity, yea, it is a sore travail.”
What does Ecclesiastes 4:8 mean?
Ecclesiastes 4:8 in the King James Version of the Bible reads, "There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither saith he, For whom do I labour, and…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Solitary Pursuit: A Reflection on Ecclesiastes 4:8
As we delve into the depths of Ecclesiastes 4:8, we encounter the stark portrait of a solitary existence: "There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I find myself reflecting deeply on the profound truth found in Ecclesiastes 4:8, which states, "There is one alone, and there is not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet is there no end of all his labour; neither is…
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