Ecclesiastes 2:23

The Futility of Work

22For what does a man get for all the toil and striving with which he labors under the sun?23Indeed, all his days are filled with grief, and his task is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.

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Berean Standard Bible
Indeed, all his days are filled with grief, and his task is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.
American Standard Version (1901)
For all his days are but sorrows, and his travail is grief; yea, even in the night his heart taketh no rest. This also is vanity.
Bible in Basic English
All his days are sorrow, and his work is full of grief. Even in the night his heart has no rest. This again is to no purpose.
Free Bible Version
Your working life is full of trouble and strife—even at night your thoughts keep you awake. This is tough to comprehend!
King James (Authorized) Version
For all his days are sorrows, and his travail grief; yea, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.
Translation for Translators
Every day the work that they do causes them to experience pain and to be worried. And during the night, their minds are not able to rest. That also is very frustrating.
Unlocked Literal Bible
Every day his work is painful and stressful, so at night his soul does not find rest. This also is vapor.
Noah Webster Bible
For all his days are sorrows, and his labor grief; yes, his heart taketh not rest in the night. This is also vanity.
World English Bible
For all his days are sorrows, and his travail is grief; yes, even in the night his heart takes no rest. This also is vanity.
Young's Literal Translation
For all his days are sorrows, and his travail sadness; even at night his heart hath not lain down; this also [is] vanity.