Ecclesiastes 8:6 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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].

American Standard Version (1901)

for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:

Common English Bible

because there’s a right time and right way for every matter. But human misfortunes are overwhelming

Catholic Public Domain Version

For every matter, there is a time and an opportunity, as well as many difficulties, for man.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man:

Ecclesiastes 8:6 Cross References

Job 10:13

Yet these things you hid in your heart; I know that this was your purpose.

Job 33:17

that he may turn them aside from their deeds and keep them from pride,

Job 33:19

They are also chastened with pain upon their beds and with continual strife in their bones,

Ecclesiastes 11:9

Rejoice, young man, while you are young, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Follow the inclination of your heart and the desire of your eyes, but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven:

Ecclesiastes 3:11

He has made everything suitable for its time; moreover, he has put a sense of past and future into their minds, yet they cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.

Ecclesiastes 3:17

I said to myself, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for he has appointed a time for every matter and for every work.”

Luke 13:25

Once the owner of the house has got up and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then in reply he will say to you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’