Quotes about Meaning
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
For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.
— Ecclesiastes 5:7
even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?
— Ecclesiastes 6:6
A good name is better than fine perfume, and one’s day of death is better than his day of birth.
— Ecclesiastes 7:1
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
I saw every work of God, and that a man is unable to comprehend the work that is done under the sun. Despite his efforts to search it out, he cannot find its meaning; even if the wise man claims to know, he is unable to comprehend.
— Ecclesiastes 8:17
Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within.
— Isaiah 15:4
Egypt’s help is futile and empty; therefore I have called her Rahab Who Sits Still.
— Isaiah 30:7
Like cages full of birds, so their houses are full of deceit. Therefore they have become powerful and rich.
— Jeremiah 5:27
What use to Me is frankincense from Sheba or sweet cane from a distant land? Your burnt offerings are not acceptable; your sacrifices do not please Me.”
— Jeremiah 6:20
Then Jeremiah commanded Baruch, “I am restricted; I cannot enter the house of the LORD;
— Jeremiah 36:5
“What do you people mean by quoting this proverb about the land of Israel: ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, and the teeth of the children are set on edge’?
— Ezekiel 18:2