There is a grievous evil I have seen under the sun: wealth hoarded to the harm of its owner, Cross References Job 20:20 Because his appetite is never satisfied, he cannot escape with his treasure. Ecclesiastes 5:14 or wealth lost in a failed venture, so when that man has a son there is nothing to pass on. Ecclesiastes 6:1 There is another evil I have seen under the sun, and it weighs heavily upon mankind: Ecclesiastes 6:2 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. Treasury of Scripture There is a sore evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept for the owners thereof to their hurt. a sore Ecclesiastes 4:8 Ecclesiastes 6:1,2 riches Ecclesiastes 8:9 Genesis 13:5-11 Genesis 14:16 |