Ecc 4:15-16 | MHM | STEP | v. 15-16 : Solomon also notes how quickly people’s loyalty changes. I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead. 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 (Ecclesiastes 4:15-16 ). People often admire and support the next leader, but soon grow tired of him too. This cycle repeats in every generation. Even the greatest leaders cannot keep people’s favor forever. Chasing after popularity and power is empty and disappointing.

‏ Ecclesiastes 4:15-16

v. 15-16: Solomon also notes how quickly people’s loyalty changes. I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead. 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 (Ecclesiastes 4:15-16 ^a). People often admire and support the next leader, but soon grow tired of him too. This cycle repeats in every generation. Even the greatest leaders cannot keep people’s favor forever. Chasing after popularity and power is empty and disappointing.