Ecclesiastes 8:6 Parallel Translations

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;

ERV:

for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because 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.

Ecclesiastes 8:6 Cross References

XREF:

Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a time for every event under heaven--

Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said to myself, "God will judge both the righteous man and the wicked man," for a time for every matter and for every deed is there. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

8:6 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the {f} misery of man [is] great upon him.
(f) Man by himself is miserable, and therefore should do nothing to increase the same, but to work all things by wisdom and counsel.

WES:

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.

MHC:

8:6-8 God has, in wisdom, kept away from us the knowledge of future events, that we may be always ready for changes. We must all die, no flight or hiding-place can save us, nor are there any weapons of effectual resistance. Ninety thousand die every day, upwards of sixty every minute, and one every moment. How solemn the thought! Oh that men were wise, that they understood these things, that they would consider their latter end! The believer alone is prepared to meet the solemn summons. Wickedness, by which men often escape human justice, cannot secure from death.

CONC:

Although Decision Delight Evil Heavily Heavy Judgment Lies Manner Man's Matter Misery Misfortune Procedure Proper Purpose Sorrow Though Trouble Weighs

Although Decision Delight Evil Great Heavy Judgment Lies Manner Matter Misery Misfortune Procedure Proper Purpose Sorrow Time Trouble Way Weighs

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