Berean Standard Bible
“Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.”
The Teacher examines wealth and desire, describing a man who has everything but cannot enjoy it and comparing him to a stillborn child. He notes that all toil is for the mouth, yet the appetite is never satisfied.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
World English Bible (WEB)
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.
King James Version (KJV)
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
What the eyes see is better than the wandering of desire. This is to no purpose and a desire for wind.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Más vale vista de ojos que deseo que pasa. Y también esto es vanidad y aflicción de espíritu.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Más vale pájaro en mano que cien volando; soñar imposibles es necedad, un perseguir el viento.
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