1. Ecclesiastes 3:9–10 (ESV)
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Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:9–10 (Summary)

Ecclesiastes 3:9–10 (ESV)

9 What gain has the worker from his toil?

When you as a human being discover that with all your effort you cannot determine the course of your life, the question might arise: why should I still make an effort? You can be so occupied with this that it makes your life miserable.

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