Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
Therefore, I hated life because the work that was done under the sun was distressing to me. For everything is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
New American Standard Bible
So I
King James Version
Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
International Standard Version
So I hated life, because whatever is done on earth causes me trouble it's all pointless, like chasing after the wind.
A Conservative Version
So I hated life, because the work that is wrought under the sun was grievous to me. For all is vanity and a striving after wind.
American Standard Version
So I hated life, because the work that is wrought under the sun was grievous unto me; for all is vanity and a striving after wind.
Amplified
So I hated life, for the work which had been done under the sun caused me only great sorrow; because all is futility and chasing after the wind.
Bible in Basic English
So I was hating life, because everything under the sun was evil to me: all is to no purpose and desire for wind.
Darby Translation
And I hated life; for the work that is wrought under the sun was grievous unto me; for all is vanity and pursuit of the wind.
Julia Smith Translation
And I hated life, for evil to me the work done under the sun: for all vanity and striving of the spirit
King James 2000
Therefore I hated life; because the work that is done under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and like grasping the wind.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So I hated life because the work done under the sun [is] grievous to me. For everything [is] vanity and chasing wind!
Modern King James verseion
Therefore I hated life; because the work that is done under the sun is sad to me; for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Thus began I to be weary of my life, in so much that I could away with nothing that is done under the Sun, for all was but vanity and vexation of mind:
NET Bible
So I loathed life because what happens on earth seems awful to me; for all the benefits of wisdom are futile -- like chasing the wind.
New Heart English Bible
So I hated life, because the work that is worked under the sun was grievous to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
The Emphasized Bible
Therefore I hated life, for, a vexation unto me, was the work which was done under the sun, - for, all, was vanity, and a feeding on wind.
Webster
Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous to me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
World English Bible
So I hated life, because the work that is worked under the sun was grievous to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I have hated life, for sad to me is the work that hath been done under the sun, for the whole is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Themes
Life » Of the spirit » Weariness of
Life » Conditions of receiving » Hated
Life » Sacredness of, an inference from what is taught in the law concerning murder » Hated
Interlinear
Shemesh
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 2:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Is There Real Happiness In Life?
16
For, just like the fool, there is no lasting remembrance of the wise man,
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 2:11
When I considered all that I had accomplished
Numbers 11:15
If You are going to treat me like this, please kill me right now.
1 Kings 19:4
but he went on a day’s journey into the wilderness. He sat down under a broom tree
Job 3:20-22
and life to those whose existence is bitter,
Job 7:15-16
death rather than life in this body.
Job 14:13
and conceal me until Your anger
If only You would appoint a time for me
and then remember me.
Psalm 89:47
Have You created everyone for nothing?
Ecclesiastes 1:14
I have seen all the things that are done under the sun and have found everything to be futile, a pursuit of the wind.
Ecclesiastes 2:22
For what does a man get with all his work and all his efforts
Ecclesiastes 3:16
I also observed under the sun: there is wickedness at the place of judgment and there is wickedness at the place of righteousness.
Ecclesiastes 4:2
So I admired the dead,
Ecclesiastes 6:9
Better what the eyes see than wandering desire.
Jeremiah 20:14-18
be cursed.
May the day my mother bore me
never be blessed.
Ezekiel 3:14
So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away. I left in bitterness and in an angry spirit, and the Lord’s hand was on me powerfully.
Jonah 4:3
And now, Lord, please take my life from me,
Jonah 4:8
As the sun was rising, God appointed a scorching east wind.
Habakkuk 1:3
Why do You tolerate
Oppression and violence are right in front of me.
Strife is ongoing, and conflict escalates.
Philippians 1:23-25
I am pressured by both. I have the desire to depart and be with Christ