Ecclesiastes 6:2
A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.
Context
This verse from Ecclesiastes Chapter 6 connects to 10 cross-references. Qohelet meditates on the absurdity of a man to whom God gives great wealth but not the ability to enjoy it — a stranger enjoys it instead. Even a man who lives a thousand years twice over without finding enjoyment, …
Andere Übersetzungen
a man to whom God giveth riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacketh nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but an alien eateth it; this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.
A man to whom God giveth wealth, and riches, and honour, and there is no lack to his soul of all that he desireth, and God giveth him not power to eat of it, but a stranger eateth it; this <FI>is<Fi> vanity, and it <FI>is<Fi> an evil disease.
A man to whom God gives money, wealth, and honour so that he has all his desires but God does not give him the power to have joy of it, and a strange man takes it. This is to no purpose and an evil disease.
Querverweise
For the Lord thy God bringeth thee into a good land, a land of brooks of water, of fountains and …
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God for the good land which …
The fruit of thy land, and all thy labours, shall a nation which thou knowest not eat up; and thou …
The stranger that is within thee shall get up above thee very high; and thou shalt come down very low.
When ye go, ye shall come unto a people secure, and to a large land: for God hath given it …
And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall …
And the Lord magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as …
And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon his son reigned in …
And God said to Solomon, Because this was in thine heart, and thou hast not asked riches, wealth, or honour, …
Their houses are safe from fear, neither is the rod of God upon them.