Ecclesiastes 2:17

Ecclesiastes 2:17 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

17So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. All of it is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

17So I hated life, for the work which had been done under the sun was 2:17 Lit evilunhappy to me; because everything is futility and striving after wind.
The Futility of Labor

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

17So I hated life, for the work which had been done under the sun was grievous to me; because everything is futility and striving after wind.
The Futility of Labor

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

17So 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.
The Futility of Labor

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

17So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. For everything is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
The Futility of Work

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

17So I hated life. That’s because the work done on this earth made me sad. None of it has any meaning. It’s like chasing the wind.

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