Ecclesiastes 9:7
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Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 9:7
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Go {then,} eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Come, take your bread with joy, and your wine with a glad heart. God has taken pleasure in your works.
- Basic English Bible
Go, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works.
- Darby Bible
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works.
- Webster's Bible
Go your way--eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a merry heart; for God has already accepted your works.
- World English Bible
Go, eat with joy thy bread, and drink with a glad heart thy wine, for already hath God been pleased with thy works.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God hath already accepted thy works.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 9:7
9:7 Go - Make this use of what I have said. Eat - Chearfully and thankfully enjoy thy comforts. Accepteth - Allows thee a comfortable enjoyment of his blessings.
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