Ecclesiastes 1

NET

13 I decided to carefully and thoroughly examine all that has been accomplished on earth. I concluded: God has given people a burdensome task that keeps them occupied.


Darby

13 And I applied my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all that is done under the heavens: this grievous occupation hath God given to the children of menD4475 to weary themselves therewith.


Darby Bible Notes

men - Or 'sons of the Adam;' often in this book. The Adam is also frequent. see Gen. 1.27.


KJV

13 And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all [things] that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewithK4393.


KJV Bible Notes

to be exercised therewith: Or, to afflict them.