What the eyes see is better than what the soul desires. This too is futility and a striving after wind.I'm not completely sure I understand this verse, but here's my best guess. I think in the first part he's saying how most people treat their lives. Go after what your eye sees, be all about the now. Don't worry about what your soul wants, or the eternal/long-term perspective.
If I'm right in interpreting that, then the second sentence makes sense. That sort of short-term mentality is deeply flawed. You'll be forever chasing the next cool thing, never satisfied. Unless you keep your focus on God and His desires for you, all your effort is worthless.
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