KJV ORIGINAL
All things are full of labour; man cannot utter it: the eye is not satisfied with seeing, nor the ear filled with hearing.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Everything requires hard work and effort; it's more than anyone can fully describe. Our eyes are never satisfied with what they see, and our ears are never filled with what they hear.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is saying that life is full of endless work and our human desires for more experiences and knowledge can never be completely satisfied.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the opening chapter of Ecclesiastes, traditionally attributed to King Solomon in his later years. He's reflecting on the repetitive, laborious nature of life and human dissatisfaction. The book was written during a time when Solomon had experienced wealth, wisdom, and power, yet found them ultimately unsatisfying.
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