Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

Ecclesiastes 2:12

And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
Then I looked on to see wisdom, and madness, and folly: for who is the man who will follow after counsel, in all things wherein he employs it?
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
Then I looked on to see wisdom, and madness, and folly: for who is the man who will follow after counsel, in all things where in he employs it?
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
I turned myself to consider wisdom, madness, and folly; for what can the king’s successor do? Just that which has been done long ago.
World English Bible

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