Ecclesiastes 1:14
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.In other versions
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and a striving after wind.
ASV
I have seen all the works which are done under the sun; all is to no purpose, and desire for wind.
BBE
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and pursuit of the wind.
DBY
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
WEB
I have seen all the works that have been done under the sun, and lo, the whole `is' vanity and vexation of spirit!
YLT
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
ENG
I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
WBT
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.
BSB
In context
12I the Preacher was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
13And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
14I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
15That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered.
16I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.