For there is no remembrance of the wise more than of the fool for ever; seeing that which now is in the days to come shall all be forgotten. And how dieth the wise man? as the fool.
For the wise person won't be remembered any longer than the foolish person; everything that exists now will be forgotten in the days ahead. And how does the wise person die? Just like the fool.
The writer is pointing out that both wise and foolish people are equally forgotten after death and face the same fate of dying.
📚 Historical Context
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to King Solomon, a wise king of ancient Israel who ruled around 970-931 BC and experienced great wealth and power, yet pondered the emptiness of life without God. In Chapter 2, the author recounts his personal experiments with pleasure, wisdom, and achievements, ultimately concluding that all human endeavors are fleeting and meaningless under the sun. This verse fits into that broader reflection, emphasizing that even the wise are not remembered longer than fools, as time inevitably erases all human legacy.
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