World English Bible
Ecclesiastes 1:14
“I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and behold, all is vanity and a chasing after wind.”
Verse in context — Ecclesiastes 1
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I, the Preacher, was king over Israel in Jerusalem.
13
I applied my heart to seek and to search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under the sky. It is a heavy burden that God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.
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I 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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That which is crooked can't be made straight; and that which is lacking can't be counted.
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I said to myself, "Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.
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