Translation Comparison

Ecclesiastes 9:8

Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.

Quick Overview

The verse Ecclesiastes 9:8 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.

Bible verse Ecclesiastes 9:8 comparison across 9 translations
Translation	Verse Text	Copy
King James BibleKJV	Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
American Standard VersionASV	Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.
Douay Rheims BibleDRB	At all times let thy garments be white, and let not oil depart from thy head.
Darby Bible TranslationDBT	Let thy garments be always white, and let not thy head lack oil.
English Revised VersionERV	Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack ointment.
Webster Bible TranslationWBT	Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
World English BibleWEB	Let your garments be always white, and don't let your head lack oil.
Young's Literal TranslationYLT	At all times let thy garments be white, and let not perfume be lacking on thy head.
American King James VersionAKJV	Let your garments be always white; and let your head lack no ointment.

King James Bible

KJV

Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.

American Standard Version

ASV

Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

At all times let thy garments be white, and let not oil depart from thy head.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Let thy garments be always white, and let not thy head lack oil.

English Revised Version

ERV

Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack ointment.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.

World English Bible

WEB

Let your garments be always white, and don't let your head lack oil.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

At all times let thy garments be white, and let not perfume be lacking on thy head.

American King James Version

AKJV

Let your garments be always white; and let your head lack no ointment.

King James Bible

KJV

Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.

American Standard Version

ASV

Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.

Douay Rheims Bible

DRB

At all times let thy garments be white, and let not oil depart from thy head.

Darby Bible Translation

DBT

Let thy garments be always white, and let not thy head lack oil.

English Revised Version

ERV

Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack ointment.

Webster Bible Translation

WBT

Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.

World English Bible

WEB

Let your garments be always white, and don't let your head lack oil.

Young's Literal Translation

YLT

At all times let thy garments be white, and let not perfume be lacking on thy head.

American King James Version

AKJV

Let your garments be always white; and let your head lack no ointment.