Ecclesiastes 4:8

There is a man all alone, without even a son or brother. And though there is no end to his labor, his eyes are still not content with his wealth: “For whom do I toil and bereave my soul of enjoyment?” This too is futile — a miserable task.

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  • Wanted Dead or Alive · Bon Jovi

    resonates with Ecclesiastes 4:8

    The Preacher's picture of a solitary man toiling without companionship or rest resonates with this drifting, unattached life.

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