King James Bible
KJVA time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 3:5
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 3:5 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 cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; | |
American Standard VersionASV | a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | A time to scatter stones, and a time to gather. A time to embrace, and a time to be far from embraces. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; | |
English Revised VersionERV | a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; | |
World English BibleWEB | a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | A time to cast away stones, And a time to heap up stones. A time to embrace, And a time to be far from embracing. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; |
American Standard Version
ASVa time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA time to scatter stones, and a time to gather. A time to embrace, and a time to be far from embraces.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
English Revised Version
ERVa time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
World English Bible
WEBa time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA time to cast away stones, And a time to heap up stones. A time to embrace, And a time to be far from embracing.
American King James Version
AKJVA time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
King James Bible
KJVA time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
American Standard Version
ASVa time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBA time to scatter stones, and a time to gather. A time to embrace, and a time to be far from embraces.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTA time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
English Revised Version
ERVa time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
Webster Bible Translation
WBTA time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
World English Bible
WEBa time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
Young's Literal Translation
YLTA time to cast away stones, And a time to heap up stones. A time to embrace, And a time to be far from embracing.
American King James Version
AKJVA time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;