American Standard Version
"And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that he laboreth for the wind? "
— Ecclesiastes 5:16, American Standard Version
“And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind?”
“This also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go. And what profit does he have who labors for the wind?”
“This is another misfortune: Just as he came, so will he go. What did he gain from toiling for the wind?”
“All the days of his life he eateth in darkness, and in many cares, and in misery, and sorrow.”
“And this again is a great evil, that in all points as he came so will he go; and what profit has he in working for the wind?”
“And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind?”
There is a grievous evil which I have seen under the sun, namely, riches kept by the owner thereof to his hurt:
and those riches perish by evil adventure; and if he hath begotten a son, there is nothing in his hand.
As he came forth from his mother’s womb, naked shall he go again as he came, and shall take nothing for his labor, which he may carry away in his hand.
And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that he laboreth for the wind?
All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he is sore vexed, and hath sickness and wrath.
Behold, that which I have seen to be good and to be comely is for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy good in all his labor, wherein he laboreth under the sun, all the days of his life which God hath given him: for this is his portion.
Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God.