Ecclesiastes 6:6

Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good: do not all go to one place?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 6:6

BSB
even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?
AKJV
Yes, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet has he seen no good: do not all go to one place?
CPDV
Even if he were to live for two thousand years, and yet not thoroughly enjoy what is good, does not each one hurry on to the same place?
ERV
yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, and yet enjoy no good: do not all go to one place?
NHEB
Yes, though he live a thousand years twice told, and yet fails to enjoy good, do not all go to one place?
SMT
And although he lived a thousand years twice, and he saw not good. Did not all go to one place?

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 6:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 6:6
Summary
Extended life without goodness ends identically to all
Event
Affirming common human ending
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom