Ecclesiastes 8:6

“¶ Because to euery purpose there is time, and iudgement; therefore the misery of man is great vpon him.”

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 8:6

Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man [is] great upon him.
- King James Version

For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man's trouble is heavy upon him.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:
- American Standard Version (1901)

For every purpose there is a time and a decision, because the sorrow of man is great in him.
- Basic English Bible

For to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him;
- Darby Bible

Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
- Webster's Bible

For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.
- World English Bible

For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him.
- Youngs Literal Bible

For to every matter there is a time and judgment; for the evil of man is great upon him.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 8:6

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 8:6

8:6 Because - There is a fit way and season for the accomplishment of every business, which is known to God, but for the most part hidden from man. Therefore - Because there are few who have wisdom to discern this, most men expose themselves to manifold miseries.


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