Ecclesiastes 3:12
Parallel Translations


NASB: I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one's lifetime; (NASB ©1995)
GWT: 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;
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,

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