Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge better Ecclesiastes 2:24 Ecclesiastes 3:12, 13 Ecclesiastes 5:18 wandering of the desire Job 31:7 Proverbs 30:15, 16 Jeremiah 2:20 this Ecclesiastes 6:2 Ecclesiastes 1:2, 14 Ecclesiastes 2:11, 22, 23 Ecclesiastes 4:4 Chapter Outline 1. the vanity of riches without use3. though a man have many children and a long life 7. the vanity of sight and wandering desires 10. The conclusion of vanities Jump to Previous Appetite Better Chasing Desire Desires Eye Eyes Futility Meaningless Pursuit Roving Sight Soul Spirit Striving Vanity Vexation Wandering WindJump to Next Appetite Better Chasing Desire Desires Eye Eyes Futility Meaningless Pursuit Roving Sight Soul Spirit Striving Vanity Vexation Wandering Wind |
Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible What the eyes see is better than what the soul desires. This too is futility and a striving after wind. King James Bible Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit. Holman Christian Standard Bible Better what the eyes see than wandering desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind. International Standard Version It is better to focus on what you can see than to meander after your self-interest; this also is pointless and a chasing after wind. NET Bible 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. Links Ecclesiastes 6:9 NIVEcclesiastes 6:9 NLT Ecclesiastes 6:9 ESV Ecclesiastes 6:9 NASB Ecclesiastes 6:9 KJV Ecclesiastes 6:9 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 6:9 Parallel Ecclesiastes 6:9 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 6:9 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 6:9 French Bible Ecclesiastes 6:9 German Bible Ecclesiastes 6:9 Commentaries Bible Hub |