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. "
— Ecclesiastes 1:14, American Standard Version
“I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.”
“I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.”
“I reflected on everything that is accomplished by man on earth, and I concluded: Everything he has accomplished is futile– like chasing the wind!”
“I have seen all things that are done under the sun, and behold all is vanity, and vexation of spirit.”
“I have seen all the works which are done under the sun; all is to no purpose, and desire for wind.”
“I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.”
There is no remembrance of the former generations; neither shall there be any remembrance of the latter generations that are to come, among those that shall come after.
I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
And I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under heaven: it is a sore travail that God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith.
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.
That which is crooked cannot be made straight; and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I have gotten me great wisdom above all that were before me in Jerusalem; yea, my heart hath had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.
And I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also was a striving after wind.