Translation Comparison

Ecclesiastes 2:1

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Ecclesiastes 2:1 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.

Bible verse Ecclesiastes 2:1 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.
American Standard VersionASV	I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	I said in my heart: I will go, and abound with delights, and enjoy good things. And I saw that this also was vanity.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	I said in my heart, Come now, I will try thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure. But behold, this also is vanity.
English Revised VersionERV	I SAID in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and behold, this also is vanity.
World English BibleWEB	I said in my heart, \|Come now, I will test you with mirth: therefore enjoy pleasure;\| and behold, this also was vanity.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	I said in my heart, 'Pray, come, I try thee with mirth, and look thou on gladness;' and lo, even it is vanity.
American King James VersionAKJV	I said in my heart, Go to now, I will prove you with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.

King James Bible

KJV

I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.

American Standard Version

ASV

I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

I said in my heart: I will go, and abound with delights, and enjoy good things. And I saw that this also was vanity.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

I said in my heart, Come now, I will try thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure. But behold, this also is vanity.

English Revised Version

ERV

I SAID in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth; therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also was vanity.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

I said in my heart, Come now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and behold, this also is vanity.

World English Bible

WEB

I said in my heart, |Come now, I will test you with mirth: therefore enjoy pleasure;| and behold, this also was vanity.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

I said in my heart, 'Pray, come, I try thee with mirth, and look thou on gladness;' and lo, even it is vanity.

American King James Version

AKJV

I said in my heart, Go to now, I will prove you with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity.