Quotes about Futility
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
There is no limit to all the people who were before them. Yet the successor will not be celebrated by those who come even later. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
- Ecclesiastes 4:16
For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
- Ecclesiastes 5:7
or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on.
- Ecclesiastes 5:14
This too is a grievous evil: Exactly as a man is born, so he will depart. What does he gain as he toils for the wind?
- Ecclesiastes 5:16
God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires; but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a grievous affliction.
- Ecclesiastes 6:2
For a stillborn child enters in futility and departs in darkness, and his name is shrouded in obscurity.
- Ecclesiastes 6:4
Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
- Ecclesiastes 6:9
For the more words, the more futility—and how does that profit anyone?
- Ecclesiastes 6:11
For like the crackling of thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This too is futile.
- Ecclesiastes 7:6
In my futile life I have seen both of these: A righteous man perishing in his righteousness, and a wicked man living long in his wickedness.
- Ecclesiastes 7:15
There is a futility that is done on the earth: There are righteous men who get what the actions of the wicked deserve, and there are wicked men who get what the actions of the righteous deserve. I say that this too is futile.
- Ecclesiastes 8:14