Ecclesiastes Chapter 4

The Vanity of Toil

Old Testament Unknown Verses Ecclesiastes

Chapter Summary

Observations about oppression, envy, and the value of companionship

Key Verses

Ecclesiastes 4:9 Ecclesiastes 4:12 Ecclesiastes 4:6

Scripture Content

Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. And though a man might prevail against one who is alone, two will withstand him—a threefold cord is not quickly broken. Better is a handful of quietness than two hands full of toil and a striving after wind.

Themes & Topics

Companionship Unity Oppression Contentment