King James Bible
KJVCast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 11:1
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 11:1 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 | Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Cast thy bread upon the running waters: for after a long time thou shalt find it again. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. | |
World English BibleWEB | Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Send forth thy bread on the face of the waters, For in the multitude of the days thou dost find it. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Cast your bread on the waters: for you shall find it after many days. |
American Standard Version
ASVCast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBCast thy bread upon the running waters: for after a long time thou shalt find it again.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTCast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.
English Revised Version
ERVCast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTCast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
World English Bible
WEBCast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTSend forth thy bread on the face of the waters, For in the multitude of the days thou dost find it.
American King James Version
AKJVCast your bread on the waters: for you shall find it after many days.
King James Bible
KJVCast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
American Standard Version
ASVCast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBCast thy bread upon the running waters: for after a long time thou shalt find it again.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTCast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.
English Revised Version
ERVCast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTCast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
World English Bible
WEBCast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTSend forth thy bread on the face of the waters, For in the multitude of the days thou dost find it.
American King James Version
AKJVCast your bread on the waters: for you shall find it after many days.