Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

And this also is a sore evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that hath laboured for the wind?

American Standard Version (ASV)

And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go: and what profit hath he that he laboreth for the wind?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

All his days are in the dark, and he has much sorrow, pain, disease, and trouble.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And this also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came so doth he go away, and what profit hath he, in having laboured for the wind?

World English Bible (WEB)

This also is a grievous evil, that in all points as he came, so shall he go. And what profit does he have who labors for the wind?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And this also `is' a painful evil, just as he came, so he goeth, and what advantage `is' to him who laboureth for wind?