NET

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.

Darby

Futility of Continually Craving for More

9 Better is the seeing of the eyes than the wandering of the desire^D4516: this also is vanity and pursuit of the wind.

Darby Bible Notes

desire - Lit. 'soul.'

KJV

Futility of Continually Craving for More

9 Better [is] the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this [is] also vanity and vexation of spirit.

KJV Bible Notes

then the wandering of the desire: Heb. then the walking of the soul.

Strong's

9 Better ^H2896 is the sight^H4758 of the eyes^H5869 than the wandering^H1980 of the desire^H5315: this is also vanity^H1892 and vexation^H7469 of spirit^H7307.