“¶ This wisedome haue I seene also vnder the Sunne, and it seemed great vnto me:”
1611 King James Version (KJV)
This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it [seemed] great unto me:
- King James Version
Also this I came to see as wisdom under the sun, and it impressed me.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
I have also seen wisdom under the sun on this wise, and it seemed great unto me:
- American Standard Version (1901)
This again I have seen under the sun as wisdom and it seemed great to me.
- Basic English Bible
This also have I seen as wisdom under the sun, and it was great unto me.
- Darby Bible
This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed to me great:
- Webster's Bible
I have also seen wisdom under the sun in this way, and it seemed great to me.
- World English Bible
This also I have seen: wisdom under the sun, and it is great to me.
- Youngs Literal Bible
This also have I seen as wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 9:13
9:13 This wisdom - I have observed this among many other instances of wisdom. Which he adds for the commendation of wisdom, notwithstanding its insufficiency for man's happiness without God's blessing.