Ecclesiastes 12:8

Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 12:8

BSB
"Futility of futilities," says the Teacher. "Everything is futile!"
AKJV
Vanity of vanities, said the preacher; all is vanity.
CPDV
Vanity of vanities, said Ecclesiastes, and all is vanity!
ERV
Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.
NHEB
Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher. All is vanity.
SMT
Vanity of vanities, said the preacher; all is vanity.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 12:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 12:8
Summary
Everything is meaningless and transitory
Event
Declaration of ultimate futility
Estimated Time Period
c. 300 BC
Category
Wisdom