Verse 2

God gives a man wealth, possessions, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires. Yet God does not enable him to enjoy them, but instead a foreigner eats them. This is meaningless and a grievous misfortune.

Other Translations

  • GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

    Det er en mann som Gud gir rikdom, eiendom og ære, slik at han ikke mangler noe han ønsker. Likevel gir ikke Gud ham muligheten til å nyte det; en annen nyter hans rikdom. Dette er meningsløst og en tung byrde.

  • Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

    En mann som Gud har gitt rikdom, velstand og ære, slik at han mangler ingenting av det han begjærer, men Gud gir ham ikke makt til å nyte det. I stedet er det en fremmed som nyter det. Dette er tomhet og en ond lidelse.

  • Norsk King James

    En mann som Gud har gitt rikdom, velstand og ære, slik at han ikke mangler noe for sin sjel av alt han ønsker, men Gud gir ham ikke evnen til å nyte det; en fremmed får nyte det i stedet. Dette er meningsløst, det er en ond sykdom.

  • Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

    En mann som Gud gir rikdom, eiendom og ære, og som ikke mangler noe for sin sjel av alt han begjærer, men Gud gir ham ikke makt til å nyte det. I stedet skal en fremmed fortære det: dette er også forgjengelighet, og det er en ond sykdom.

  • Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

    En mann som Gud har gitt rikdom, eiendeler og ære, slik at han ikke mangler noe av det han begjærer, men Gud lar ham ikke selv nyte det, for en fremmed spiser det opp. Dette er forgjengelighet og en svær lidelse.

  • Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

    En mann som Gud har gitt rikdom, formue og ære, så han ikke mangler noe av det hans sjel begjærer, men Gud gir ham ikke makt til å nyte det. En fremmed nyter det i stedet; dette er tomhet, og en ond sykdom.

  • o3-mini KJV Norsk

    En mann som Gud har gitt rikdom, velstand og ære, slik at han intet mangler for sin sjel av alt han begjærer, men likevel gir Gud ham ikke makt til å nyte det; en fremmed spiser det. Dette er tomhet, og det er en ond sykdom.

  • En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

    En mann som Gud har gitt rikdom, formue og ære, så han ikke mangler noe av det hans sjel begjærer, men Gud gir ham ikke makt til å nyte det. En fremmed nyter det i stedet; dette er tomhet, og en ond sykdom.

  • Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

    Noen mennesker får rikdom, eiendom og ære av Gud, slik at de ikke mangler noe av det de ønsker seg. Men Gud gir dem ikke makt til å nyte av det, for det er en fremmed som spiser det. Dette er forgjeveshet og en vond plage.

  • GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

    En mann som Gud gir rikdom og eiendeler og ære, så han ikke mangler noe av det hans sjel begjærer, men Gud gir ham ikke makt til å nyte det; en fremmed spiser det. Dette er forgjeves og en dårlig sykdom.

  • Original Norsk Bibel 1866

    En Mand, som Gud giver Rigdom og Gods og Ære, og (ham) fattes Intet for sin Sjæl af alt det, som han vil begjære, og Gud giver ham ikke Magt til at æde deraf, men en fremmed Mand skal æde det: dette er (og) Forfængelighed, og det er en ond Syge.

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

  • KJV 1769 norsk

    En mann som Gud har gitt rikdom, velstand og ære, slik at han ikke mangler noe av det hans sjel ønsker, men Gud gir ham ikke makt til å nyte det, og en fremmed spiser det. Dette er forgjeves, og det er en ond sykdom.

  • KJV1611 - Moderne engelsk

    A man to whom God has given riches, wealth, and honor, so that he wants nothing for his soul of all he desires, yet God does not give him the power to eat of it, but a stranger eats it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Webster

    en mann som Gud gir rikdom, velstand og ære, slik at han ikke mangler noe av alt han ønsker, men Gud gir ham ikke makt til å nyte det, en fremmed spiser det. Dette er meningsløshet og en ond sykdom.

  • Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

    En mann som Gud gir rikdom, eiendom og ære, og det mangler ikke hans sjel noe av det han ønsker seg, men Gud gir ham ikke makt til å nyte det, og en fremmed spiser det; dette er forgjengelighet og en ond sykdom.

  • Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

    en mann som Gud gir rikdom, velstand og ære, slik at han ikke mangler noe av alt han ønsker, men Gud gir ham ikke makt til å nyte det; en fremmed spiser det. Dette er meningsløst, og det er en ond sykdom.

  • Norsk oversettelse av BBE

    En mann som Gud gir penger, rikdom og ære, slik at han har alle sine ønsker, men Gud gir ham ikke evnen til å glede seg over det, og en fremmed tar det. Dette er meningsløst og en ond sykdom.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    when God geueth a man riches, goodes & honoure, so that he wanteth nothinge of all that his herte can desyre: and yet God geueth him not leue to enioye the same, but another man spedeth them. This is a vayne thinge & a miserable plage.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    A man to whom God hath giuen riches and treasures and honour, and he wanteth nothing for his soule of all that it desireth: but God giueth him not power to eate thereof, but a strange man shall eate it vp: this is vanitie, and this is an euill sicknesse.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    when God geueth a man riches, goodes, and honour, so that he wanteth nothyng of all that his heart can desire, and yet God geueth him not leaue to enioy the same, but another man spendeth them: This is a vayne thyng and a miserable plague.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this [is] vanity, and it [is] an evil disease.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    a man to whom God gives riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing for his soul of all that he desires, yet God gives him no power to eat of it, but an alien eats it. This is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    A man to whom God giveth wealth, and riches, and honour, and there is no lack to his soul of all that he desireth, and God giveth him not power to eat of it, but a stranger eateth it; this `is' vanity, and it `is' an evil disease.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    a man to whom God giveth riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacketh nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but an alien eateth it; this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    A man to whom God gives money, wealth, and honour so that he has all his desires but God does not give him the power to have joy of it, and a strange man takes it. This is to no purpose and an evil disease.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    a man to whom God gives riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing for his soul of all that he desires, yet God gives him no power to eat of it, but an alien eats it. This is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    God gives a man riches, property, and wealth so that he lacks nothing that his heart desires, yet God does not enable him to enjoy the fruit of his labor– instead, someone else enjoys it! This is fruitless and a grave misfortune.

Referenced Verses

  • Eccl 5:19 : 19 For they seldom reflect on the days of their life because God keeps them occupied with joy in their hearts.
  • Ps 17:14 : 14 By your hand, Lord, save me from people of this world whose reward is in this life. Fill their bellies with what you have stored up; let their children be satisfied, and let them leave their wealth to their little ones.
  • Ps 73:7 : 7 Their eyes bulge from fatness; their imaginations overflow with malice.
  • 1 Kgs 3:13 : 13 I have also given you what you did not ask for: both wealth and honor, so that in your lifetime no king will compare to you.
  • Job 21:9-9 : 9 Their homes are safe from fear, and no rod of God is upon them. 10 Their bulls breed without failure; their cows give birth and do not miscarry. 11 They release their young like a flock, and their children skip about. 12 They sing to the tambourine and lyre and rejoice to the sound of the flute. 13 They spend their days in prosperity, and in a moment they go down to Sheol. 14 Yet they say to God, 'Depart from us! We have no desire to know your ways.' 15 What is the Almighty, that we should serve him? What would we profit if we entreat him?
  • Luke 12:19-20 : 19 And I will say to my soul, “Soul, you have many goods laid up for many years. Take it easy, eat, drink, and be merry.”' 20 But God said to him, 'Fool! This very night your soul will be required of you, and the things you have prepared—who will they belong to?'
  • Ps 39:6 : 6 Behold, You have made my days a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before You. Surely, every man is but a breath. Selah.
  • 1 Chr 29:25 : 25 The LORD greatly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel, and gave him royal majesty greater than that of any king before him in Israel.
  • 1 Chr 29:28 : 28 David died at a good old age, having enjoyed a full life of days, riches, and honor. His son Solomon succeeded him as king.
  • 2 Chr 1:11 : 11 God said to Solomon, "Because this was in your heart, and you have not asked for wealth, possessions, honor, the death of your enemies, or even many long years—but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern my people over whom I have made you king—
  • Deut 8:7-9 : 7 For the Lord your God is bringing you into a good land—a land with streams of water, springs, and deep waters flowing out in valleys and hills. 8 A land of wheat and barley, vines and fig trees, pomegranates, olive oil, and honey. 9 A land where you will eat bread without scarcity—where you will lack nothing, a land whose stones are iron and from whose hills you can dig copper. 10 You will eat and be satisfied, and you will bless the Lord your God for the good land He has given you.
  • Deut 28:33 : 33 A people you don’t know will eat the fruit of your land and the result of your labor. You will be oppressed and crushed continually.
  • Deut 28:43 : 43 The foreigner who resides among you will rise higher and higher above you, but you will sink lower and lower.
  • Judg 18:10 : 10 When you arrive, you will find a secure and unsuspecting people. The land is spacious, for God has given it into your hands—a place lacking nothing that is good.
  • Eccl 2:4-9 : 4 I undertook great projects: I built houses for myself and planted vineyards. 5 I made gardens and parks for myself and planted in them all kinds of fruit trees. 6 I made reservoirs of water to irrigate groves of flourishing trees. 7 I acquired male and female servants and had other servants born in my house. I also owned more herds and flocks than anyone in Jerusalem who had come before me. 8 I amassed silver and gold for myself, the treasure of kings and provinces. I gathered male and female singers for myself, and the delights of men—many concubines. 9 I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem, and my wisdom stayed with me. 10 Anything my eyes desired, I did not withhold from them; I did not keep my heart from any pleasure. My heart took delight in all my labor, for this was my reward for all my efforts.
  • Eccl 4:4 : 4 And I saw that all toil and all skill in work are driven by one person’s envy of another. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind.
  • Eccl 4:8 : 8 There was a man all alone. He had no son or brother. There was no end to his toil, yet his eyes were not content with his wealth. 'For whom am I toiling,' he asked, 'and why am I depriving myself of enjoyment?' This too is meaningless—a miserable business!
  • Eccl 5:16 : 16 Throughout his days, he eats in darkness, with great frustration, sickness, and anger.
  • Lam 5:2 : 2 Our inheritance has been turned over to strangers, our homes to foreigners.
  • Dan 5:18 : 18 'O king, the Most High God gave your father Nebuchadnezzar sovereignty, greatness, glory, and splendor.'
  • Hos 7:9 : 9 Foreigners consume his strength, yet he does not realize it. Gray hairs are sprinkled on him, but he does not notice.