Ecclesiastes 2:12

And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 2:12

BSB
Then I turned to consider wisdom and madness and folly; for what more can the king's successor do than what has already been accomplished?
AKJV
And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that comes after the king? even that which has been already done.
CPDV
I continued on, so as to contemplate wisdom, as well as error and foolishness. "What is man," I said, "that he would be able to follow his Maker, the King?"
ERV
And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness and folly; for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.
NHEB
I turned myself to consider wisdom, madness, and folly. For what can the man who comes after the king do? Just that which he has already done.
SMT
And I turned to see wisdom, madness, and folly: for what the man that shall come after the king? with those things they did already.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 2:12

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Overview of Ecclesiastes 2:12
Summary
Examining wisdom against foolishness through comparison
Event
Observing wisdom and folly
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom