H4100–מָה–mah

What does man gain from all his labor in which he labors under the sun?

מַה־ mah- “what?”

That which has been is that which shall be; and that which has been done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun.

מַה־ mah- “whatever”וּמַה־ (מַה) mah- “whatever”

I said of laughter, "It is foolishness;" and of mirth, "What does it accomplish?"

מַה־ mah- “what?”

I turned myself to consider wisdom, madness, and folly: for what can the king's successor do? Just that which has been done long ago.

מֶ֣ה meh “what?”

Then said I in my heart, "As it happens to the fool, so will it happen even to me; and why was I then more wise?" Then said I in my heart that this also is vanity.

וְלָ֧מָּה (מָּה) mah “why?”

For what has a man of all his labor, and of the striving of his heart, in which he labors under the sun?

מֶֽה־ meh- “what?”

What profit has he who works in that in which he labors?

מַה־ mah- “what?”

That which is has been long ago, and that which is to be has been long ago: and God seeks again that which is passed away.

מַה־ mah- “whatever”

Therefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who can bring him to see what will be after him?

בְּמֶ֖ה (מֶ֖ה) Meh “whatever”

Don't allow your mouth to lead you into sin. Don't protest before the messenger that this was a mistake. Why should God be angry at your voice, and destroy the work of your hands?

לָ֣מָּה (מָּה) mah “why?”

When goods increase, those who eat them are increased; and what advantage is there to its owner, except to feast on them with his eyes?

וּמַה־ (מַה) mah- “what?”

This also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go. And what profit does he have who labors for the wind?

וּמַה־ (מַה) mah- “what?”

For what advantage has the wise more than the fool? What has the poor man, that knows how to walk before the living?

מַה־ mah- “what?”מַה־ mah- “what?”

Whatever has been, its name was given long ago; and it is known what man is; neither can he contend with him who is mightier than he.

מַה־ mah- “whatever”

For there are many words that create vanity. What does that profit man?

מַה־ mah- “what?”

For who knows what is good for man in life, all the days of his vain life which he spends like a shadow? For who can tell a man what will be after him under the sun?

מַה־ mah- “what?”מַה־ mah- “what?”

Don't say, "Why were the former days better than these?" For you do not ask wisely about this.

מֶ֣ה meh “why?”

Don't be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?

לָ֖מָּה (מָּה) mah “why?”

Don't be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?

לָ֥מָּה (מָּה) mah “why?”

That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?

מַה־ mah- “whatever”

for the king's word is supreme. Who can say to him, "What are you doing?"

מַֽה־ mah- “what?”

For he doesn't know that which will be; for who can tell him how it will be?

מַה־ mah- “what?”

A fool also multiplies words. Man doesn't know what will be; and that which will be after him, who can tell him?

מַה־ mah- “what?”

Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; For you don't know what evil will be on the earth.

מַה־ mah- “what?”

As you don't know what is the way of the wind, Nor how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child; Even so you don't know the work of God who does all.

מַה־ mah- “what?”