Ecclesiastes 5:16
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?In other versions
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?
ASV
All his days are in the dark, and he has much sorrow, pain, disease, and trouble.
BBE
And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came so doth he go away, and what profit hath he, in having laboured for the wind?
DBY
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?
WEB
And this also `is' a painful evil, just as he came, so he goeth, and what advantage `is' to him who laboureth for wind?
YLT
And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit has he that has laboured for the wind?
ENG
All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.
WBT
This too is a grievous evil: Exactly as a man is born, so he will depart. What does he gain as he toils for the wind?
BSB
In context
14But those riches perish by evil travail: and he begetteth a son, and there is nothing in his hand.
15As he came forth of his mother's womb, naked shall he return to go as he came, and shall take nothing of his labour, which he may carry away in his hand.
16And 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?
17All his days also he eateth in darkness, and he hath much sorrow and wrath with his sickness.
18Behold that which I have seen: it is good and comely for one to eat and to drink, and to enjoy the good of all his labour that he taketh under the sun all the days of his life, which God giveth him: for it is his portion.