Quotes about Futility
But better than both is he who has not yet existed, who has not seen the evil that is done under the sun.
— Ecclesiastes 4:3
You have said, ‘It is futile to serve God. What have we gained by keeping His requirements and walking mournfully before the LORD of Hosts?
— Malachi 3:14
How many churches today find themselves paralyzed in the upper room? How many congregations have just enough religion to come together, but not enough passion to go out. If the doors aren't locked, they might as well be. Upper room futility - a little bit of faith but very little fire.
— Max Lucado
“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher, “futility of futilities! Everything is futile!”
— Ecclesiastes 1:2
Remember the briefness of my lifespan! For what futility You have created all men!
— Psalm 89:47
So He ended their days in futility, and their years in sudden terror.
— Psalm 78:33
Since I am already found guilty, why should I labor in vain?
— Job 9:29
Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind.
— Psalm 1:4
Who fashions a god or casts an idol which profits him nothing?
— Isaiah 44:10
There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is futile—a miserable task.
— Ecclesiastes 4:8
who long for death that does not come, and search for it like hidden treasure,
— Job 3:21
A horse is a vain hope for salvation; even its great strength cannot save.
— Psalm 33:17