Ecclesiastes 4:7

¶ Then I returned, and I saw vanitie vnder the Sunne.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

Then I looked again at vanity under the sun.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Then I returned and saw vanity under the sun.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Then I came back, and I saw an example of what is to no purpose under the sun.
- Basic English Bible

And I returned and saw vanity under the sun.
- Darby Bible

Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.
- Webster's Bible

Then I returned and saw vanity under the sun.
- World English Bible

And I have turned, and I see a vain thing under the sun:
- Youngs Literal Bible

Then I returned and saw vanity under the sun.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 4:7

4:5 The fool - Is careless and idle: perceiving that diligence is attended with envy, he runs into the other extreme. Eateth - Wastes his substance, and brings himself to poverty, whereby his very flesh pines away for want of bread.

4:6 Better - These are the words of the sluggard, making this apology for his idleness, That his little with ease, is better than great riches got with much trouble.

4:8 Alone - Who has none but himself to care for. Brother - To whom he may leave his vast estate. Yet - He lives in perpetual restlessness and toil. For whom - Having no kindred to enjoy it. And bereave - Deny myself those comforts and conveniences which God hath allowed me? A sore travel - A dreadful judgment, as well as a great sin.

4:9 Two - Who live together in any kind of society. Because - Both have great benefit by such conjunction, whereby they support, encourage, and strengthen one another.