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Ecclesiastes 1:14

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14

I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.

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Verse 14. Vexation. Hebrew also, “food of wind;” (Sym.) or “choice of the spirit.” Septuagint People are eager to become learned, and yet find no satisfaction. Bible.—All natural things are insufficient to procure felicity. Worthington.

O Curas hominum! O quantum est in rebus inane! Persius.

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