5 pairs
Ecclesiastes 6:2 speaks of a man who has wealth but cannot enjoy it, as God gives it to a stranger. This is similar to the parable of the rich fool in Luke 12:20-21, where a man hoards wealth but dies before he can enjoy it, emphasizing the futility of storing earthly treasures.
Thematic focusVanity of Wealth, Divine Sovereignty.
Ecclesiastes 6:3 discusses the futility of having many children and a long life without satisfaction. Psalm 127:2 highlights that it is vain to rise early and work late without God's blessing, underscoring the theme that true fulfillment comes from God.
Thematic focusFulfillment, Divine Blessing.
Ecclesiastes 6:7 states that all a man's labor is for his mouth, yet his appetite is not satisfied. Proverbs 27:20 similarly notes that human desires are never satisfied, highlighting the insatiable nature of human wants.
Thematic focusInsatiable Desires, Human Nature.
Ecclesiastes 6:10 reflects on the predetermined nature of human life, stating that what has been is already named. Job 14:5 also speaks of the fixed limits of human life, emphasizing God's sovereignty over human existence.
Thematic focusDivine Sovereignty, Predestination.
Ecclesiastes 6:12 questions what is good for a man during his fleeting life. James 4:14 similarly describes life as a mist that appears briefly and then vanishes, highlighting the brevity and uncertainty of life.
Thematic focusBrevity of Life, Uncertainty.