Ecclesiastes 6:9

Ecclesiastes 6:9 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

9Better what the eye sees

than the roving of the appetite.

This too is meaningless,

a chasing after the wind.

9What the eyes see is better than what the soul 6:9 Lit goes afterdesires. This too is futility and striving after wind.

9What the eyes see is better than what the soul desires. This too is futility and a striving after wind.

9What the eyes see [enjoying what is available] is better than [craving] what the soul desires. This too is futility and chasing after the wind.

9Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

9Being satisfied with what you have

is better than always wanting more.

That doesn’t have any meaning either.

It’s like chasing the wind.