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# I applied my mind
Here the author refers to himself by his "mind" to emphasize his thoughts. Alternate translation: "I determined" or "I applied myself" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-synecdoche]])
# to study and to search out
These two phrases mean the same thing and emphasize how diligently he studied. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-doublet]])
# under heaven
This refers to things that are done on earth. Alternate translation: "on the earth" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])
# children of mankind
"human beings"