Berean Standard Bible
Ecclesiastes 4:8
“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.”
In context
6Better one handful with tranquility than two handfuls with toil and pursuit of the wind.
7Again, I saw futility under the sun.
8There 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.
9Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.
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