Ecclesiastes 1:14

Ecclesiastes 1:14 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

14I have seen all the things that are done under the sun; all of them are meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

14I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is futility and striving after wind.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

14I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity, a futile grasping and chasing after the wind.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

14I have seen all the things that are done under the sun, and have found them all to be futile, a pursuit of the wind.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

14I haue considered all the workes that are done vnder the sunne, and beholde, all is vanitie, and vexation of the spirit.

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

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

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

14I’ve seen what is done on this earth. All of it is meaningless. It’s like chasing the wind.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

14I thought about all the things that people do on the earth. I realized that all these things have no purpose. It is like somebody who tries to catch the wind.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

14I have seen all the works that have been done under the sun, and behold, the whole [is] vanity and distress of spirit!

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