Ecclesiastes 11:7

“¶ Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing is it for the eyes to behold the sunne.”

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 11:7

Truly the light [is] sweet, and a pleasant [thing it is] for the eyes to behold the sun:
- King James Version

The light is pleasant, and {it is} good for the eyes to see the sun.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Truly the light is sweet, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun.
- Basic English Bible

Now the light is sweet, and pleasant is it to the eyes to see the sun;
- Darby Bible

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:
- Webster's Bible

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to see the sun.
- World English Bible

Sweet also [is] the light, And good for the eyes to see the sun.
- Youngs Literal Bible

And the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 11:7

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 11:7

11:7 Truly - It cannot be denied that life is in itself desirable.


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