Ecc 2:12-14 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Eccl 2:12-23: 2:12-23 The Teacher now looks at the value of wisdom (2:12-17 ) and hard work (2:18-23 ). These, too, are “meaningless” (2:17 ). 2:12 who can do this better than I, the king? No one after the Teacher will have any better perspective for comparing wisdom and folly because nothing new will be done under the sun (1:9-10 ).

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‏ Ecclesiastes 2:12-14

Summary for Eccl 2:12-23: 2:12-23 ^a The Teacher now looks at the value of wisdom (2:12-17 ^b) and hard work (2:18-23 ^c). These, too, are “meaningless” (2:17 ^d). 2:12 ^e who can do this better than I, the king? No one after the Teacher will have any better perspective for comparing wisdom and folly because nothing new will be done under the sun (1:9-10 ^f).
Summary for Eccl 2:13-14: 2:13-14 ^g Wisdom is better than foolishness: Wisdom has value in navigating life successfully. It cannot, however, save one from the fate of death or provide meaning (2:15-16 ^h).