1:13a And I set my mind to seek and explore by wisdom all that is done under heaven.

With all my wisdom I tried to understand everything that happens here on earth. (Contemporary English Version)
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⌊During my reign⌋ I decided to use wisdom to fully investigate everything that happens on earth.

1:13b What a heavy burden God has laid upon the sons of men to occupy them!

And God has made this so hard for us humans to do. (Contemporary English Version)
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What a difficult job God gave people ⌊to do⌋ !
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God has caused mankind to be weighed down with a painful task.

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