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Ecclesiastes 2:26 (NET)

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26 For to the one who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge, and joy, but to the sinner, he gives the task of amassing wealth only to give it to the one who pleases God. This task of the wicked is futile like chasing the wind!


Topics with this scripture:
(v. 26) Pleasing God - To the man who pleases him, God gives wisdom, knowledge and happiness
(v. 26) Money / Greed / Debt / Wealth / Stealing / Covet - God gives the sinner the task of gathering and storing up wealth for the ones who pleases God

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Ecclesiastes (ec)

Author: King Soloman

Chapters: 12

Date Written: 970-931 B.C.

Location Written: ?

Summary: In a quest for happiness and the meaning of life, this writer, known as "the Philosopher," asks many questions that are still raised in today's society.

New English Translation (NET)

Year Created: 1999

Reading Level: 7th Grade

Translation Type: Thought For Thought

Summary: The NET Bible project was commissioned to create a faithful Bible translation that could be placed on the Internet, downloaded for free, and used around the world for ministry

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