King James Bible
KJVOne generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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. |