Ecclesiastes 6:9

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Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.
World English Bible (WEB)
Better{H2896} is the sight{H4758} of the eyes{H5869} than the wandering{H1980}{(H8800)} of the desire{H5315}: this is also vanity{H1892} and vexation{H7469} of spirit{H7307}.
Strong's King James
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
Better is the sight of the eyes than the going of the soul. This also is vanity and vexation of spirit.
Young's Literal Translation

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