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Ecclesiastes 8:6
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KJ21
Because for every purpose there is a time and a 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:
AMP
For there is a proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight, Though mankind’s misery and trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king].
AMPC
For every purpose and matter has its [right] time and judgment, although the misery and wickedness of man lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king].
BRG
¶ Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
CSB
For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though a person’s troubles are heavy on him.
CSBA
For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though a person’s troubles are heavy on him.
CEB
because there’s a right time and right way for every matter. But human misfortunes are overwhelming
CJB
For to everything there is a right time and a judgment, since people are greatly troubled
CEV
Life is hard, but there is a time and a place for everything,
DARBY
For to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him;
DRA
There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man:
ERV
There is a right time and a right way to do everything. You must decide what you should do, even when it might cause problems
EASY
There is a right time for things to happen. There is a right way to do things. But trouble comes to people anyway.
EHV
because for each situation there is a right time and a right way to act, although evil may weigh a man down.
ESV
For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him.
ESVUK
For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him.
EXB
There is a right time and a right way for everything [3:1–8; Prov. 15:23], yet people often have many troubles.
GNV
For to every purpose there is a time and judgment, because the misery of man is great upon him.
GW
There is a right time and a right way ⌞to act⌟ in every situation. Yet, a terrible human tragedy hangs over people.
GNT
There is a right time and a right way to do everything, but we know so little!
HCSB
For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though man’s troubles are heavy on him.
ICB
And there is a right time and a right way for everything. Yet people often have many troubles.
ISV
Indeed, there is an appropriate time and a response for every circumstance, since human misery weighs heavily upon him.
JUB
¶ Because for every will there is time and judgment, because the evil of man is great upon him,
KJV
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
AKJV
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
LSB
For there is a proper time and custom for every matter, though a man’s trouble is multiplied upon him.
LEB
For there is a proper time and right procedure for every matter, even though the trouble of man weighs heavy upon him.
TLB
Yes, there is a time and a way for everything, though man’s trouble lies heavy upon him; for how can he avoid what he doesn’t know is going to happen?
MSG
Do what your king commands; you gave a sacred oath of obedience. Don’t worryingly second-guess your orders or try to back out when the task is unpleasant. You’re serving his pleasure, not yours. The king has the last word. Who dares say to him, “What are you doing?” Carrying out orders won’t hurt you a bit; the wise person obeys promptly and accurately. Yes, there’s a right time and way for everything, even though, unfortunately, we miss it for the most part. It’s true that no one knows what’s going to happen, or when. Who’s around to tell us?
MEV
For to every matter there is an appropriate time and just way, though a man’s distress weighs heavily on him.
NOG
There is a right time and a right way to act in every situation. Yet, a terrible human tragedy hangs over people.
NABRE
Yes, there is a time and a judgment for everything. But it is a great evil for mortals
NASB
For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a person’s trouble is heavy upon him.
NASB1995
For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man’s trouble is heavy upon him.
NCB
For there is a time and a way for everything, although a man’s troubles are a great affliction.
NCV
There is a right time and a right way for everything, yet people often have many troubles.
NET
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.
NIRV
There’s a proper time and way for people to do everything. That’s true even though a person might be suffering greatly.
NIV
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery.
NIVUK
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery.
NKJV
Because for every matter there is a time and judgment, Though the misery of man increases greatly.
NLV
For there is a right time and way for everything, even if a man’s trouble is heavy upon him.
NLT
for there is a time and a way for everything, even when a person is in trouble.
NRSVA
For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.
NRSVACE
For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.
NRSVCE
For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.
NRSVUE
For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.
OJB
Because every matter has its et (time) and mishpat (judgment), though the ra’at haAdam be great upon him.
RGT
For to every purpose there is a time and judgment, because the misery of man is great upon him.
RSV
For every matter has its time and way, although man’s trouble lies heavy upon him.
RSVCE
For every matter has its time and way, although man’s trouble lies heavy upon him.
TLV
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person’s trouble is heavy upon him.
VOICE
Yes, there is a time and a way to deal with every situation, even when a person’s troubles are on the rise.
WEB
For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.
WYC
Time and season is to each work; and much torment is of a man,
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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