Parallel Verses New International Version For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery. King James Bible Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him. Darby Bible Translation For to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him; World English Bible For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him. Young's Literal Translation For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him. Ecclesiastes 8:6 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleTo every purpose there is time - חפץ chaphets, every volition, every thing that depends on the will of man. He has generally the opportunity to do whatever he purposes; and as his purposes are frequently evil, his acts are so too: and in consequence his misery is great. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge to every therefore Luke 17:26-30 And as it was in the days of Noe, so shall it be also in the days of the Son of man... Luke 19:42-44 Saying, If you had known, even you, at least in this your day... Hebrews 3:7-11 Why (as the Holy Ghost said, To day if you will hear his voice... Library Misused Respite'Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil'--ECCLES. viii. 11. When the Pharaoh of the Exodus saw there was respite, he hardened his heart. Abject in his fear before Moses, he was ready to promise anything; insolent in his pride, he swallows down his promises as soon as fear is eased, his repentance and his retractation of it combined to add new weights about his neck. He was but a conspicuous example of … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Whether Christ Should have Been Circumcised? Ecclesiastes Cross References Ecclesiastes 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said to myself, "God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time to judge every deed." Jump to Previous Although Decision Delight Evil Great Heavy Judgment Lies Manner Matter Misery Misfortune Procedure Proper Purpose Sorrow Time Trouble Way WeighsJump to Next Although Decision Delight Evil Great Heavy Judgment Lies Manner Matter Misery Misfortune Procedure Proper Purpose Sorrow Time Trouble Way WeighsLinks Ecclesiastes 8:6 NIVEcclesiastes 8:6 NLT Ecclesiastes 8:6 ESV Ecclesiastes 8:6 NASB Ecclesiastes 8:6 KJV Ecclesiastes 8:6 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 8:6 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 8:6 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 8:6 French Bible Ecclesiastes 8:6 German Bible Ecclesiastes 8:6 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |