Ecclesiastes 5:15

As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 5:15

BSB
As a man came from his mother's womb, so he will depart again, naked as he arrived. He takes nothing for his labor to carry in his hands.
AKJV
As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.
CPDV
Just as he went forth naked from his mother's womb, so shall he return, and he shall take nothing with him from his labors.
ERV
As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing for his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.
NHEB
As he came forth from his mother's womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing for his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.
SMT
According as he came forth from his mother's womb, naked he shall turn back to go as he came, and he shall not take away anything in his labor that shall go in his hand.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 5:15

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Overview of Ecclesiastes 5:15
Summary
All possessions remain behind at death
Event
Death removes all accumulated goods
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom