King James Version (KJV) Therefore I hated life; because the work that is wrought under the sun is grievous unto me: for all is vanity and vexation of spirit.
American Standard Version (ASV) So I hated life, because the work that is wrought under the sun was grievous unto me; for all is vanity and a striving after wind.
Bible in Basic English (BBE) So I was hating life, because everything under the sun was evil to me: all is to no purpose and desire for wind.
Darby English Bible (DBY) And I hated life; for the work that is wrought under the sun was grievous unto me; for all is vanity and pursuit of the wind.
World English Bible (WEB) So I hated life, because the work that is worked under the sun was grievous to me; for all is vanity and a chasing after wind.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT) And I have hated life, for sad to me `is' the work that hath been done under the sun, for the whole `is' vanity and vexation of spirit.