9 It is better to be content with what the eyes can see than for one’s heart always to crave more. This continual longing is futile—like chasing the wind.
9 Better is the seeing of the eyes than the wandering of the desireD4516: this also is vanity and pursuit of the wind.
desire - Lit. 'soul.'
9 Better [is] the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this [is] also vanity and vexation of spirit.
then the wandering of the desire: Heb. then the walking of the soul.
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