# I applied my heart

Here the author refers to himself by his "heart" to emphasize his feelings. See how you translated this in [Ecclesiastes 1:17](../01/17.md). Alternate translation: "I applied myself" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])

# the work that is done on the earth

This can be stated in active form. Alternate translation: "the work that people do on the earth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-activepassive]])

# without sleep for the eyes

Here a person is represented by his "eyes." Alternate translation: "without sleeping" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])