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Ecclesiastes 6:5-7
New Living Translation
Ecclesiastes 6:5-7
New Living Translation
5 and he would never have seen the sun or known of its existence. Yet he would have had more peace than in growing up to be an unhappy man. 6 He might live a thousand years twice over but still not find contentment. And since he must die like everyone else—well, what’s the use?
7 All people spend their lives scratching for food, but they never seem to have enough.
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