Yet these things you hid in your heart; I know that this was your purpose.
Ecclesiastes 8:6 - English Standard Version 2016 For there is a time and a way for everything, although man’s trouble lies heavy on him. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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: |
Yet these things you hid in your heart; I know that this was your purpose.
that he may turn man aside from his deed and conceal pride from a man;
“Man is also rebuked with pain on his bed and with continual strife in his bones,
Rejoice, O young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth. Walk in the ways of your heart and the sight of your eyes. But know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven:
He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he has put eternity into man’s heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end.
I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work.
When once the master of the house has risen and shut the door, and you begin to stand outside and to knock at the door, saying, ‘Lord, open to us,’ then he will answer you, ‘I do not know where you come from.’