Ecclesiastes 8:6 - Revised Version 1885

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

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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:

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