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Ecclesiastes 2:15

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Bible Versions

Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also [is] vanity.
Then {H227} said {H559} I in my heart {H3820}, As it happeneth {H4745} to the fool {H3684}, so it happeneth {H7136} even to me {H1571}; and why was I then more {H3148} wise {H2449}? Then I said {H1696} in my heart {H3820}, that this also is vanity {H1892}.
So I said to myself, "If the same thing happens to the fool as to me, then what did I gain by being wise?" and I thought to myself, "This too is pointless.
So I said to myself, “The fate of the fool will also befall me. What then have I gained by being wise?” And I said to myself that this too is futile.
Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so will it happen even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then said I in my heart, that this also is vanity.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.
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