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“Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Absolute futility. Everything is futile.”
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American Standard Version
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; vanity of vanities, all is vanity.
English Standard Version
Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity.
King James Version
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.
New American Standard Bible
“Futility of futilities,” says the Preacher, “Futility of futilities! All is futility.”
New International Version
“Meaningless! Meaningless!” says the Teacher. “Utterly meaningless! Everything is meaningless.”
New King James Version
“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.”
New Living Translation
“Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!”
World English Bible
“Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.”