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The Preacher declares: there is nothing new under the sun and all is vanity.

People: David - God

Places: Jerusalem, Israel

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The king says that great success and wealth are temporary and ultimately have the same result as drunken foolishness.

People: God

Places: Jerusalem

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There is a time to every purpose under the heaven. Man and animals are alike in that both live and die.

People: God

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The king considers the emptiness of oppression and work and how two are better than one.

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The king warns his readers against speaking too much, not honoring vows, oppression and greed. Wealth and power are gifts from God.

People: God

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If a man does not enjoy the good things in life, his life is in vain.

People: God

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The preacher searches the depths of wisdom and finds that it is beyond man's understanding.

People: God

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A king has power over his kingdom, but no man has power in the day of death. The wicked are buried and forgotten. No man, however wise, can know the work of God.

People: God

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There is one event to the righteous, and to the wicked. Madness is in their heart while they live, and after that they go to the dead.

People: God

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A fool's wisdom fails him, and says to every one that he is a fool.

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No one knows the works of God who makes all things. Walk in the ways of your heart, but know that God will bring you into judgment.

People: God

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Remember your Creator, fear God, and keep his commandments.

People: God

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