New International Version (NIV)
8“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher.12:8 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 9 and 10
“Everything is meaningless!”
The Conclusion of the Matter
Ecclesiastes 12:8
Ecclesiastes 12:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.
New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)
8“Futility of futilities,” says the Preacher, “all is futility!”
Purpose of the Preacher
New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
8“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher, “all is vanity!”
Purpose of the Preacher
Amplified Bible (AMP)
8“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “All [that is done without God’s guidance] is vanity (futility).” [Eccl 1:2; Rom 8:20]
Purpose of the Preacher
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
8“Futility of futilities,” says the Teacher.
“Everything is futile!”
The Whole Duty of Man
New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
8“Meaningless! Everything is meaningless!”
says the Teacher.
“Nothing has any meaning.”
Have Respect for God and Obey His Commandments