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ASV Ecclesiastes Chapter 001 (B2)

Purpose, Provenance, & Metadata Purpose: This file is a series of files generated from the 1901 American Standard Version). The files are graded to different CEFR levels to aid in language aquisition and comprehension, starting at A1 up to the original source language. Source: American Standard Version (1901) CEFR Level: B2 Audio Generation: Edge TTS en-GB-RyanNeural at 100% speed. Generated on: 2026-02-10 Scripture Text (B2) These are the words of the Preacher, who was the son of David and king in Jerusalem. The Preacher declares, "Meaningless! Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless!" What lasting benefit does anyone gain from all their hard work and effort under the sun? While one generation passes away and another arrives, the earth itself remains forever. The sun rises and then sets, only to hurry back to the place where it will rise again. The wind blows towards the south, then turns to the north; it constantly circles in its course, returning repeatedly to its starting points. All rivers flow into the sea, yet the sea never becomes full; the water returns to the place from which the rivers originate, only to flow again. Everything is tiresome; words cannot fully expre

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