4:1 So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of {such as were} oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors {there was} power; but they had no comforter.
4:1 So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of {such as were} oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors {there was} power; but they had no comforter.
4:2 Wherefore I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive.
4:2 Therefore I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive.
4:3 Yes, better is {he} than both they, who hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.
4:3 Yea, better {is he} than both they, who hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.
4:4 Again, I considered all labor, and every right work, that for this a man is envied by his neighbor. This {is} also vanity and vexation of spirit.
4:4 Again, I considered all labour, and every right work, that for this a man is envied by his neighbour. This {is} also vanity and vexation of spirit.
4:5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
4:5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
4:6 Better {is} a handful {with} quietness, than both the hands full {with} toil and vexation of spirit.
4:6 Better {is} an handful {with} quietness, than both the hands full {with} toil and vexation of spirit.
4:7 Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.
4:7 Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.
4:8 There is one {alone}, and {there is} not a second; yes, he hath neither child nor brother: yet {is there} no end of all his labor; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither {saith he}, For whom do I labor, and bereave my soul of good? This {is} also vanity, yes, it {is} a grievous labor.
4:8 There is one {alone}, and {there is} not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet {is there} no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither {saith he}, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This {is} also vanity, yea, it {is} a grievous labour.
4:9 Two {are} better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.
4:9 Two {are} better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
4:10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him {that is} alone when he falleth; for {he hath} not another to help him to rise.
4:10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his companion: but woe to him {that is} alone when he falleth; for {he hath} not another to help him to rise.
4:11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm {alone}?
4:11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm {alone}?
4:12 And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.
4:12 And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
4:13 Better {is} a poor and a wise child, than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
4:13 Better {is} a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no longer be admonished.
4:14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also {he that is} born in his kingdom becometh poor.
4:14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; though also {he that is} born in his kingdom becometh poor.
4:15 I considered all the living who walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.
4:15 I considered all the living who walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.
4:16 {There is} no end of all the people, {even} of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also {is} vanity and vexation of spirit.
4:16 {There is} no end of all the people, {even} of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also {is} vanity and vexation of spirit.
4:1 So I returned, and considered all the oppressions that are done under the sun: and behold the tears of {such as were} oppressed, and they had no comforter; and on the side of their oppressors {there was} power; but they had no comforter.
4:2 Wherefore I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive.
4:2 Therefore I praised the dead who are already dead more than the living who are yet alive.
4:3 Yes, better is {he} than both they, who hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.
4:3 Yea, better {is he} than both they, who hath not yet been, who hath not seen the evil work that is done under the sun.
4:4 Again, I considered all labor, and every right work, that for this a man is envied by his neighbor. This {is} also vanity and vexation of spirit.
4:4 Again, I considered all labour, and every right work, that for this a man is envied by his neighbour. This {is} also vanity and vexation of spirit.
4:5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
4:5 The fool foldeth his hands together, and eateth his own flesh.
4:6 Better {is} a handful {with} quietness, than both the hands full {with} toil and vexation of spirit.
4:6 Better {is} an handful {with} quietness, than both the hands full {with} toil and vexation of spirit.
4:7 Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.
4:7 Then I returned, and I saw vanity under the sun.
4:8 There is one {alone}, and {there is} not a second; yes, he hath neither child nor brother: yet {is there} no end of all his labor; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither {saith he}, For whom do I labor, and bereave my soul of good? This {is} also vanity, yes, it {is} a grievous labor.
4:8 There is one {alone}, and {there is} not a second; yea, he hath neither child nor brother: yet {is there} no end of all his labour; neither is his eye satisfied with riches; neither {saith he}, For whom do I labour, and bereave my soul of good? This {is} also vanity, yea, it {is} a grievous labour.
4:9 Two {are} better than one; because they have a good reward for their labor.
4:9 Two {are} better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
4:10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his fellow: but woe to him {that is} alone when he falleth; for {he hath} not another to help him to rise.
4:10 For if they fall, the one will lift up his companion: but woe to him {that is} alone when he falleth; for {he hath} not another to help him to rise.
4:11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm {alone}?
4:11 Again, if two lie together, then they have heat: but how can one be warm {alone}?
4:12 And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a three-fold cord is not quickly broken.
4:12 And if one prevaileth against him, two shall withstand him; and a threefold cord is not quickly broken.
4:13 Better {is} a poor and a wise child, than an old and foolish king, who will no more be admonished.
4:13 Better {is} a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king, who will no longer be admonished.
4:14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; whereas also {he that is} born in his kingdom becometh poor.
4:14 For out of prison he cometh to reign; though also {he that is} born in his kingdom becometh poor.
4:15 I considered all the living who walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.
4:15 I considered all the living who walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.
4:16 {There is} no end of all the people, {even} of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also {is} vanity and vexation of spirit.
4:16 {There is} no end of all the people, {even} of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also {is} vanity and vexation of spirit.