Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
LXX

Ecclesiastes 1:17

And my heart knew much—wisdom, and knowledge, parables and understanding: I perceived that this also is waywardness of spirit.

Parallel Translations

LXX2012View canonical →
And my heart knew much—wisdom, and knowledge, parables and understanding: I perceived that this also is waywardness of spirit.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
KJVView canonical →
And I gave my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly: I perceived that this also is vexation of spirit.
King James Version
WEBView canonical →
I applied my heart to know wisdom, and to know madness and folly. I perceived that this also was a chasing after wind.
World English Bible

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