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Send your bread on the surface of the water, for after many days you may find it.
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American Standard Version
Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.
English Standard Version
Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days.
King James Version
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
New American Standard Bible
Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, for you will find it after many days.
New International Version
Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return.
New King James Version
Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days.
New Living Translation
Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you.
World English Bible
Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.