Ecclesiastes 6:7-12

7Everything that people work so hard for goes into their mouths, but their appetite is never satisfied.

8What advantage does a wise person have over a fool? What advantage does a poor person have in knowing how to face life?

9It is better to look at what is in front of you than to go looking for what you want. Even this is pointless. ⌞It’s like⌟ trying to catch the wind.

10Whatever has happened ⌞in the past⌟ already has a name. Mortals are already known for what they are. Mortals cannot argue with the one who is stronger than they.

11The more words there are, the more pointless they become. What advantage do mortals gain from this?

12Who knows what may be good for mortals while they are alive, during the brief, pointless days they live? Mortals pass by like a shadow. Who will tell them about their future under the sun?