Ecclesiastes 4:4

Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 4:4

BSB
I saw that all labor and success spring from a man's envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
AKJV
Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbor. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.
CPDV
Again, I was contemplating all the labors of men. And I took notice that their endeavors are open to the envy of their neighbor. And so, in this, too, there is emptiness and superfluous anxiety.
ERV
Then I saw all labour and every skilful work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
NHEB
Then I saw all the labor and achievement that is the envy of a man's neighbor. This also is vanity and a striving after wind.
SMT
And I saw all the labor and all the success of the work, for this the jealousy of a man from his neighbor. Also this is vanity and striving of spirit.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 4:4

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Overview of Ecclesiastes 4:4
Summary
Success breeds jealousy, proving life meaningless.
Event
Observing success-driven competition
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom