“I haue seene all the workes that are done vnder the Sunne, and behold, all is vanitie, and vexation of spirit.”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.
- King James Version
I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after wind.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.
- American Standard Version (1901)
I have seen all the works which are done under the sun; all is to no purpose, and desire for wind.
- Basic English Bible
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and pursuit of the wind.
- Darby Bible
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
- Webster's Bible
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
- World English Bible
I have seen all the works that have been done under the sun, and lo, the whole [is] vanity and vexation of spirit!
- Youngs Literal Bible
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 1:14
1:14 Seen - Diligently observed. Vanity - Not only unsatisfying, but also an affliction or breaking to a man's spirit.