Ecclesiastes 2:17

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So I hated life, because the work that is done under the sun was grievous to me. For everything is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
So I hated life, because the work that is worked under the sun was grievous to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
World English Bible (WEB)
Therefore I hated{H8130}{(H8804)} life{H2416}; because the work{H4639} that is wrought{H6213}{(H8738)} under the sun{H8121} is grievous{H7451} unto me: for all is vanity{H1892} and vexation{H7469} of spirit{H7307}.
Strong's King James
So I hated life, for the work which had been done under the sun was evil to me, because everything is vapour, a striving after wind (ruach).
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
And I have hated life, for sad to me is the work that hath been done under the sun, for the whole is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Young's Literal Translation

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