Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 - The Futility of Life – Explained
Wisdom is better than folly 2:12-13. However...
- Like the fool, the wise will die (2:14b,16b)
- The wise and the fool will be forgotten (2:16a)
- Both the wise and the fool leave everything behind (2:18)
- Neither the wise nor the fool can find lasting enjoyment in life without God's gracious provision (2:24-26)
Give thanks to God for his provision of common graces to us (sinners) in this life, including wisdom, knowledge and happiness. 2:25,26. (Acts17:25)
God himself gives all mankind life, breath and everything else Acts17:25
Ask our Gracious and Merciful God who is above the sun and above the heavens. (Psalm113:4-6.), to give you His Wisdom, His Knowledge and His Happiness. 2:26a
The Lord is exalted over all the nations,
his glory above the heavens.
Who is like the Lord our God,
the One who sits enthroned on high,
who stoops down to look
on the heavens and the earth? Psalm 133:4-6
