Ecclesiastes 4

NET

16 There is no end to all the people nor to the past generations, yet future generations will not rejoice in him. This also is profitless and like chasing the wind.


Darby

16 [There is] no end of all the people, of all that stood before themD4505; those however that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also is vanity and a striving after the wind.


Darby Bible Notes

them - Or 'before whom he (i.e. the king) stood.'


KJV

16 [There is] no end of all the people, [even] of all that have been before them: they also that come after shall not rejoice in him. Surely this also [is] vanity and vexation of spirit.