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Ecclesiastes 8:6

King James Version

6 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

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American Standard Version

for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:

Christian Standard Bible

For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though a person’s troubles are heavy on him.

English Standard Version

For there is a time and a way for everything, although man’s trouble lies heavy on him.

New American Standard Bible

For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a person’s trouble is heavy upon him.

New International Version

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery.

New King James Version

Because for every matter there is a time and judgment, Though the misery of man increases greatly.

New Living Translation

for there is a time and a way for everything, even when a person is in trouble.

World English Bible

For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.