Ecclesiastes
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 11:7
“Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 11:7 Context
4He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. 5As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all. 6In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand: for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good. 7Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun: 8But if a man live many years, and rejoice in them all; yet let him remember the days of darkness; for they shall be many. All that cometh is vanity. 9Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these things God will bring thee into judgment. 10Therefore remove sorrow from thy heart, and put away evil from thy flesh: for childhood and youth are vanity.
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 11:7
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.
¶ Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing is it for the eyes to behold the sunne.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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