Ecclesiastes 8:6
Parallel Translations


NASB: For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man's trouble is heavy upon him. (NASB ©1995)
GWT: There is a right time and a right way [to act] in every situation. Yet, a terrible human tragedy hangs over people. (GOD'S WORD®)
KJV: Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
ASV: for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:
BBE: For every purpose there is a time and a decision, because the sorrow of man is great in him.
DBY: For to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him;
JPS: For to every matter there is a time and judgment; for the evil of man is great upon him.
WBS: Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
WEB: For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.
YLT: For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him.

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