Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

It is vain for you to rise up early, to sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows: for so he giveth his beloved sleep.

American Standard Version (ASV)

It is vain for you to rise up early, To take rest late, To eat the bread of toil; `For' so he giveth unto his beloved sleep.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

It is of no use for you to get up early, and to go late to your rest, with the bread of sorrow for your food; for the Lord gives to his loved ones in sleep.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

It is vain for you to rise up early, to lie down late, to eat the bread of sorrows: so to his beloved one he giveth sleep.

World English Bible (WEB)

It is vain for you to rise up early, To stay up late, Eating the bread of toil; For he gives sleep to his loved ones.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

Vain for you who are rising early, Who delay sitting, eating the bread of griefs, So He giveth to His beloved one sleep.