Read Ecclesiastes in the King James Version, with a plain-language reading beneath every verse. Here are a few to start with.
From Ecclesiastes
The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
The heartfelt sayings of the Preacher, David's son, the ruler in Jerusalem.
All the rivers run into the sea; yet the sea is not full; unto the place from whence the rivers come, thither they return again.
Every river pours into the ocean, but the ocean never overflows. The rivers always return to their source.
Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.
Working together is more beneficial than working alone, for the fruits of shared labor are sweeter.
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
Every intention has its own moment and consequence, hence, man's suffering can feel overwhelming.
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