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

Ecclesiastes 2:17

Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
So I hated life; because the work that was wrought under the sun was evil before me: for all is vanity and waywardness of spirit.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
So I hated life; because the work that was wrought under the sun was evil before me: for all is vanity and waywardness of spirit.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
So I hated life, because the work that is worked under the sun was grievous to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
World English Bible

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