Ecclesiastes 3:12 Parallel Translations

I realize that there's nothing better for them to do than to be cheerful and enjoy what is good in their lives.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

ASV:

I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live.

BBE:

I am certain that there is nothing better for a man than to be glad, and to do good while life is in him.

DBY:

I know that there is nothing good for them but to rejoice and to do well in their life;

ERV:

I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live.

JPS:

I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to get pleasure so long as they live.

WBS:

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

WEB:

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.

YLT:

I have known that there is no good for them except to rejoice and to do good during their life,

Ecclesiastes 3:12 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

WES:

3:12 Them - In creatures or worldly enjoyments. To do good - To employ them in acts of charity and liberality.

MHC:

3:11-15 Every thing is as God made it; not as it appears to us. We have the world so much in our hearts, are so taken up with thoughts and cares of worldly things, that we have neither time nor spirit to see God's hand in them. The world has not only gained possession of the heart, but has formed thoughts against the beauty of God's works. We mistake if we think we were born for ourselves; no, it is our business to do good in this life, which is short and uncertain; we have but little time to be doing good, therefore we should redeem time. Satisfaction with Divine Providence, is having faith that all things work together for good to them that love him. God doeth all, that men should fear before him. The world, as it has been, is, and will be. There has no change befallen us, nor has any temptation by it taken us, but such as is common to men.

CONC:

Better During Enjoy Except Glad Happy Lifetime Nothing One's Pleasure Rejoice Themselves

Better Enjoy Except Glad Good Happy Live One's Pleasure Rejoice Themselves

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