Things which have failed men

Violence

Genesis 6:11  

Now the earth was corrupt in God's sight and was full of violence.

Micah 6:12  

Her rich men are violent; her people are liars and their tongues speak deceitfully.

Food

Exodus 16:12  

“I have heard the grumbling of the Israelites. Tell them, ‘At twilight you will eat meat, and in the morning you will be filled with bread. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God.’”

Matthew 14:20  

They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over.

Spirit

Exodus 28:3  

Tell all the skilled men to whom I have given wisdom in such matters that they are to make garments for Aaron, for his consecration, so he may serve me as priest.

Wisdom

Exodus 35:35  

He has filled them with skill to do all kinds of work as craftsmen, designers, embroiderers in blue, purple and scarlet yarn and fine linen, and weavers—all of them master craftsmen and designers.

Luke 2:40  

And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

Contempt and scorn

Psalms 123:3-4  

3 Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy on us, for we have endured much contempt.

4 We have endured much ridicule from the proud, much contempt from the arrogant.