King James Bible
KJVBecause to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 8:6
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 8:6 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 | Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him. | |
American Standard VersionASV | for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him: | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man: | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | For to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him; | |
English Revised VersionERV | for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him: | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him. | |
World English BibleWEB | For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great on him. |
American Standard Version
ASVfor to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThere is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him;
English Revised Version
ERVfor to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBecause to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
World English Bible
WEBFor there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him.
American King James Version
AKJVBecause to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great on him.
King James Bible
KJVBecause to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
American Standard Version
ASVfor to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBThere is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man:
Darby Bible Translation
DBTFor to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him;
English Revised Version
ERVfor to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:
Webster Bible Translation
WBTBecause to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
World English Bible
WEBFor there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTFor to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him.
American King James Version
AKJVBecause to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great on him.