Ecclesiastes 6:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.
Ecclesiastes 6:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this also is vanity and a striving after wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:9 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
Ecclesiastes 6:9 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 6:9 say?
Ecclesiastes 6:9 in modern King James wording reads: "Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit."
Where is Ecclesiastes 6:9 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 6:9 is verse 9 of chapter 6 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
Which translations of Ecclesiastes 6:9 can I read here?
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