King James Bible
KJVA time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 3:4
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 3:4 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 | A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; | |
American Standard VersionASV | a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A time to weep, and a time to laugh. A time to mourn, and a time to dance. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; | |
English Revised VersionERV | a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; | |
World English BibleWEB | a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A time to weep, And a time to laugh. A time to mourn, And a time to skip. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; |
American Standard Version
ASVa time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA time to weep, and a time to laugh. A time to mourn, and a time to dance.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
English Revised Version
ERVa time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
World English Bible
WEBa time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA time to weep, And a time to laugh. A time to mourn, And a time to skip.
American King James Version
AKJVA time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
King James Bible
KJVA time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
American Standard Version
ASVa time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA time to weep, and a time to laugh. A time to mourn, and a time to dance.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
English Revised Version
ERVa time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
World English Bible
WEBa time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA time to weep, And a time to laugh. A time to mourn, And a time to skip.
American King James Version
AKJVA time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;