Ecclesiastes 6:9

Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 6:9

BSB
Better what the eye can see than the wandering of desire. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.
AKJV
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit.
CPDV
It is better to see what you desire, than to desire what you cannot know. But this, too, is emptiness and a presumption of spirit.
ERV
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this also is vanity and a striving after wind.
NHEB
Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire. This also is vanity and a chasing after wind.
SMT
Good the sight of the eyes above the going of the soul. Also this is vanity and striving of spirit.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 6:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 6:9
Summary
Seeing reality beats pursuing fantasies
Event
Valuing perception over wandering desire
Estimated Time Period
c. 950 BC
Category
Wisdom