TSK · Ecclesiastes 2:16

Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power over Egypt.

Surely one sees that even wise people die; fools and spiritually insensitive people all pass away and leave their wealth to others.

but when the hot wind blows by, it disappears, and one can no longer even spot the place where it once grew.

No one remembers the former events, nor will anyone remember the events that are yet to happen; they will not be remembered by the future generations.

So what advantage does a wise man have over a fool? And what advantage does a pauper gain by knowing how to survive?

Then those who respected the LORD spoke to one another, and the LORD took notice. A scroll was prepared before him in which were recorded the names of those who respected the LORD and honored his name.