Ecclesiastes 6:6

Yea, though he live a thousand years twice told, yet hath he seen no good: do not all go to one place?

Cross-references

Ecclesiastes 6:3 introduces the man with many years but no good; verse 6 extends the same thought to extreme longevity, emphasizing futility.

Ecclesiastes 3:20 explicitly states 'all go unto one place' — the same conclusion Ecclesiastes 6:6 reaches about all dying.

Ecclesiastes 12:7 elaborates on death: dust returns to earth, spirit to God — expanding the 'one place' mentioned in Ecclesiastes 6:6.

Ecclesiastes 11:8 also reflects on many years and darkness, urging rejoicing while remembering—answering the vanity of long life without enjoyment.

Genesis 5:24 says Enoch did not die but was taken by God, directly opposing the claim that all go to one place (the grave).

Job 30:23 Parallel

In Job 30:23, Job affirms that God brings everyone to death—the same 'one place' Ecclesiastes says all must go.

Psalm 34:12 Parallel

Psalm 34:12 asks who desires life and many days to see good — Ecclesiastes 6:6 shows that even many days can fail to see good, directly answering the question.

Job 7:7 Parallel

In Job 7:7, Job calls his life 'wind' and says he will 'see no good' — echoing the same despair over life without good as Ecclesiastes 6:6.

Isaiah 65:20 promises a future where long life is a blessing, contrasting with Ecclesiastes 6:6 where long life without good is vanity.

Hebrews 9:27 echoes that death is appointed for all, and adds that judgment follows—extending Ecclesiastes' observation.

Genesis 5:5 Parallel

Genesis 5:5 records Adam's 930-year lifespan and death, echoing the long life ending in death mentioned here.

Jeremiah 17:6 describes one who 'shall not see when good cometh' — a parallel to Ecclesiastes 6:6's 'seen no good' though in a covenant context.