Translations
Modern
There is another evil I have seen under the sun, and it weighs heavily upon mankind:
Traditional
There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men:
Literal
There is an evil that I have seen under the sun, and it is great upon mankind:
Latin
Est et aliud malum quod vidi sub sole, et quidem frequens apud homines:
Original
Hebrew
English
There is another evil I have seen under the sun, and it weighs heavily upon mankind:
Notes
This parable of the "unfortunate man" is similar to Ecclesiastes 4:7–8 and 5:13–17. It is a sad tragedy when someone succeeds but cannot enjoy their success. This person misses the only real benefit of success.
Glossary
Topics
Instruction: from the Study of Human Nature Life: (Sacredness of, an Inference from What is Taught in the Law Concerning Murder): Vanity of Philosophy: The Nature of Things Riches: General Scriptures Concerning