Ecclesiastes 2:23

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Indeed, all his days are filled with grief, and his task is sorrowful; even at night, his mind does not rest. This too is futile.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
For all his days are sorrows, and his travail is grief; yes, even in the night his heart takes no rest. This also is vanity.
World English Bible (WEB)
For all his days{H3117} are sorrows{H4341}, and his travail{H6045} grief{H3708}; yea, his heart{H3820} taketh not rest{H7901}{(H8804)} in the night{H3915}. This is also vanity{H1892}.
Strong's King James
For all his days his task is painful offense. Even at night his heart doesn't settle. This too is vapour.
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
For all his days are sorrows, and his travail sadness; even at night his heart hath not lain down; this also is vanity.
Young's Literal Translation

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