English Standard Version
But when I thought how to understand this, it seemed to me a wearisome task,

New American Standard Bible
When I pondered to understand this, It was troublesome in my sight

King James Bible
When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When I tried to understand all this, it seemed hopeless

International Standard Version
When I tried to understand this, it was too difficult for me

NET Bible
When I tried to make sense of this, it was troubling to me.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
It is evil in my eyes.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
But when I tried to understand this, it was too difficult for me.

King James 2000 Bible
When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;

American King James Version
When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;

American Standard Version
When I thought how I might know this, It was too painful for me;

Douay-Rheims Bible
I studied that I might know this thing, it is a labour in my sight:

Darby Bible Translation
When I thought to be able to know this, it was a grievous task in mine eyes;

English Revised Version
When I thought how I might know this, it was too painful for me;

Webster's Bible Translation
When I thought to know this, it was too painful for me;

World English Bible
When I tried to understand this, it was too painful for me;

Young's Literal Translation
And I think to know this, Perverseness it is in mine eyes,