King James Bible
KJVOne generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 1:4
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 1:4 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. | |
American Standard VersionASV | One generation goeth, and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth for ever. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth standeth for ever. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh, but the earth standeth for ever. | |
English Revised VersionERV | One generation goeth, and another generation cometh; and the earth abideth for ever. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever. | |
World English BibleWEB | One generation goes, and another generation comes; but the earth remains forever. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A generation is going, and a generation is coming, and the earth to the age is standing. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | One generation passes away, and another generation comes: but the earth stays for ever. |
American Standard Version
ASVOne generation goeth, and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth for ever.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBOne generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth standeth for ever.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTOne generation passeth away, and another generation cometh, but the earth standeth for ever.
English Revised Version
ERVOne generation goeth, and another generation cometh; and the earth abideth for ever.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTOne generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
World English Bible
WEBOne generation goes, and another generation comes; but the earth remains forever.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA generation is going, and a generation is coming, and the earth to the age is standing.
American King James Version
AKJVOne generation passes away, and another generation comes: but the earth stays for ever.
King James Bible
KJVOne generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
American Standard Version
ASVOne generation goeth, and another generation cometh; but the earth abideth for ever.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBOne generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth standeth for ever.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTOne generation passeth away, and another generation cometh, but the earth standeth for ever.
English Revised Version
ERVOne generation goeth, and another generation cometh; and the earth abideth for ever.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTOne generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
World English Bible
WEBOne generation goes, and another generation comes; but the earth remains forever.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA generation is going, and a generation is coming, and the earth to the age is standing.
American King James Version
AKJVOne generation passes away, and another generation comes: but the earth stays for ever.