I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. Context With Wisdom Comes Sorrow
12I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem. 13And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail has God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith. 14I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit. 15That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered. 16I communed with my own heart, saying, See, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yes, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. 17And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit. 18For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increases knowledge increases sorrow. Parallel Verses 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.
Douay-Rheims Bible
I have seen all things that are done under the sun, and behold all is vanity, and vexation of spirit.
Darby Bible Translation
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and pursuit of the wind.
King James Bible
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
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!
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