One hand full of rest is better than two hands full of trouble and desire for wind.

My way is walled up by him so that I may not go by: he has made my roads dark.

Who makes the designs of the wise go wrong, so that they are unable to give effect to their purposes.

For which reason we made attempts to come to you, even I, Paul, once and again; but Satan kept us from coming.

I have seen all the works which are done under the sun; all is to no purpose, and desire for wind.

Have I strength to go on waiting, or have I any end to be looking forward to?

So I have for my heritage months of pain to no purpose, and nights of weariness are given to me.

My days are past, my purposes are broken off, even the desires of my heart.

And let us not get tired of well-doing; for at the right time we will get in the grain, if we do not give way to weariness.

Who makes the signs of those who give word of the future come to nothing, so that those who have knowledge of secret arts go off their heads; turning the wise men back, and making their knowledge foolish:

I do not make the grace of God of no effect: because if righteousness is through the law, then Christ was put to death for nothing.

And Saul was very angry and this saying was unpleasing to him; and he said, They have given David credit for tens of thousands, and to me for only thousands: what more is there for him but the kingdom?

You did not even let me give a kiss to my sons and my daughters. This was a foolish thing to do.

The sinner will see it with grief; he will be wasted away with envy; the desire of the evil-doers will come to nothing.