Eccl.5.15

Ecclesiastes 5:15

KJV

As he came forth of his mother’s womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.

The Futility of Wealth

The Folly of Riches

Cross References

1 Timothy 6:7

KJV

For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out.

Godliness with Contentment

Job 1:21

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And said, Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither: the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.

Job Loses His Children and Possessions

Psalm 49:17

KJV

For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him.

The Evanescence of Wealth

For the choirmaster. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

Ecclesiastes 5:14

KJV

But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.