Ecclesiastes 1:14

World English Bible (WEB)

I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.

In context

12 I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.

13 I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under the sky. It is a heavy burden that God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.

14 I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.

15 That which is crooked can’t be made straight; and that which is lacking can’t be counted.

16 I said to myself, “Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.”

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Ecclesiastes 1:14 in every translation

WEB World English Bible: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
KJV King James Version: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
BSB Berean Standard Bible: I have seen all the things that are done under the sun, and have found them all to be futile, a pursuit of the wind.
ASV 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.
YLT 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!
DBY Darby Translation: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and pursuit of the wind.
WBS Webster Bible: I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.