Ecclesiastes 1:1-2
New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised
Reflections of a Royal Philosopher
1 The words of the Teacher,[a] the son of David, king in Jerusalem.
2 Vanity of vanities, says the Teacher,[b]
vanity of vanities! All is vanity.
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 1:1 Heb Qoheleth, traditionally rendered Preacher
- Ecclesiastes 1:2 Heb Qoheleth, traditionally rendered Preacher
Ecclesiastes 1:1-2
New International Version
Everything Is Meaningless
1 The words of the Teacher,[a](A) son of David, king in Jerusalem:(B)
2 “Meaningless! Meaningless!”
says the Teacher.
“Utterly meaningless!
Everything is meaningless.”(C)
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 1:1 Or the leader of the assembly; also in verses 2 and 12
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