King James Bible
KJVI said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 3:18
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
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The verse Ecclesiastes 3:18 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 | I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts. | |
American Standard VersionASV | I said in my heart, It is because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | I said in my heart concerning the sons of men, that God would prove them, and shew them to be like beasts. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | I said in my heart, It is thus with the children of men, that God may prove them, and that they should see that they themselves are but beasts. | |
English Revised VersionERV | I said in mine heart, It is because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | I said in my heart concerning the state of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts. | |
World English BibleWEB | I said in my heart, |As for the sons of men, God tests them, so that they may see that they themselves are like animals. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | I said in my heart concerning the matter of the sons of man that God might cleanse them, so as to see that they themselves are beasts. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | I said in my heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts. |
American Standard Version
ASVI said in my heart, It is because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI said in my heart concerning the sons of men, that God would prove them, and shew them to be like beasts.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTI said in my heart, It is thus with the children of men, that God may prove them, and that they should see that they themselves are but beasts.
English Revised Version
ERVI said in mine heart, It is because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI said in my heart concerning the state of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.
World English Bible
WEBI said in my heart, |As for the sons of men, God tests them, so that they may see that they themselves are like animals.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTI said in my heart concerning the matter of the sons of man that God might cleanse them, so as to see that they themselves are beasts.
American King James Version
AKJVI said in my heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.
King James Bible
KJVI said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.
American Standard Version
ASVI said in my heart, It is because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBI said in my heart concerning the sons of men, that God would prove them, and shew them to be like beasts.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTI said in my heart, It is thus with the children of men, that God may prove them, and that they should see that they themselves are but beasts.
English Revised Version
ERVI said in mine heart, It is because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are but as beasts.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTI said in my heart concerning the state of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.
World English Bible
WEBI said in my heart, |As for the sons of men, God tests them, so that they may see that they themselves are like animals.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTI said in my heart concerning the matter of the sons of man that God might cleanse them, so as to see that they themselves are beasts.
American King James Version
AKJVI said in my heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.