King James Bible
KJVHe that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
The verse Ecclesiastes 11:4 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 | He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. | |
American Standard VersionASV | He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | He that observeth the wind, shall not sow: and he that considereth the clouds, shall never reap. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | He that observeth the wind will not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds will not reap. | |
English Revised VersionERV | He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. | |
World English BibleWEB | He who observes the wind won't sow; and he who regards the clouds won't reap. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Whoso is observing the wind soweth not, And whoso is looking on the thick clouds reapeth not. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | He that observes the wind shall not sow; and he that regards the clouds shall not reap. |