Compare Ecclesiastes 9:8
See this verse side-by-side in multiple translations to understand its full meaning.
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.
| Translation | Verse Text | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 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.