传道书 5:16
And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind?
Context
This verse from 传道书 Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. 神预告第十灾：长子尽死。命以色列人各家取一只无残疾的羔羊，将血涂在门框上，午夜神击杀埃及人长子时，有血之门得以越过。这便是逾越节的起源。
其他译本
And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that he laboreth for the wind?
And this also <FI>is<Fi> a painful evil, just as he came, so he goeth, and what advantage <FI>is<Fi> to him who laboureth for wind?
And this again is a great evil, that in all points as he came so will he go; and what profit has he in working for the wind?
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