The Grief of Wisdom
And what is lacking cannot be numbered.
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American Standard Version
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.
Amplified® Bible
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity, a striving after the wind {and} a feeding on wind.
Contemporary English Version
I have seen it all, and everything is just as senseless as chasing the wind.
Darby English Version
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and pursuit of the wind.
Good News Bible
I have seen everything done in this world, and I tell you, it is all useless. It is like chasing the wind.
King James Version
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
New American Standard Bible
I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after wind.
New International Version
I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
New King James Version
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and indeed, all is vanity and grasping for the wind.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I have seen all the works which have occurred under the sun, and behold, all seems like vanity and striving after wind.
Revised Standard Version
I have seen everything that is done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.
Young's Literal Translation
I have seen all the works that have been done under the sun, and lo, the whole `is' vanity and vexation of spirit!
New English Translation
I reflected on everything that is accomplished by man1 on earth,2 and I concluded: Everything3 he has accomplished4 is futile5 – like chasing the wind!6
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