Ecclesiastes 2:21, Today’s English Version

”You work for something with all your wisdom, knowledge, and skill, and then you have to leave it all to someone who hasn’t had to work for it. It is useless, and isn’t right!”

Ecclesiastes 2:22-23, New International Version

“What does a man get for all the toil and anxious striving with which he labors under the sun? All his days his work is pain and grief; even at night his mind does not rest. This too is meaningless.”

Jeremiah 9:23-24, Today’s English Version

“The LORD says: ‘The wise should not boast of their wisdom, nor the strong of their strength, nor the rich of their wealth. If any want to boast, they should boast that they know and understand me, because my love is constant, and I do what is just and right. These are the things that please me. I, the LORD have spoken.’”

II Peter 1:20-21, New Living Translation

“Above all, you must understand that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophets themselves or because they wanted to prophesy. It was the Holy Spirit who moved the prophets to speak from God.”

II Timothy 3:15-17, Today’s English Version

“and you remember that ever since you were a child, you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching the truth, rebuking error, correcting faults, and giving instruction for right living, so that the person who serves God may be fully qualified and equipped to do every kind of good deed.”

Jeremiah 30:2, New Living Translation

“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel says: Write down for the record everything I have said to you, Jeremiah.”

Hebrews 1:1-2, Today's English Version

“In the past God spoke to our ancestors many times and in many ways through the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us through his Son.”