Ecclesiastes 9:8
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Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 9:8
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Let your clothes be white all the time, and let not oil be lacking on your head.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Let your clothing be white at all times, and let not your head be without oil.
- Basic English Bible
Let thy garments be always white, and let not thy head lack oil.
- Darby Bible
Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
- Webster's Bible
Let your garments be always white, and don't let your head lack oil.
- World English Bible
At all times let thy garments be white, and let not perfume be lacking on thy head.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no oil.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 9:8
9:8 White - The eastern people of the best sort, used white garments, especially in times of rejoicing. Ointment - Which upon joyful occasions was poured upon mens heads.
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