Ecclesiastes 7:14
ContextNET © | In times of prosperity 1 be joyful, but in times of adversity 2 consider this: God has made one as well as the other, 3 so that no one can discover what the future holds. 4 |
NIV © | When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one as well as the other. Therefore, a man cannot discover anything about his future. |
NASB © | In the day of prosperity be happy, But in the day of adversity consider— God has made the one as well as the other So that man will not discover anything that will be after him. |
NLT © | Enjoy prosperity while you can. But when hard times strike, realize that both come from God. That way you will realize that nothing is certain in this life. |
MSG © | On a good day, enjoy yourself; On a bad day, examine your conscience. God arranges for both kinds of days So that we won't take anything for granted. |
BBE © | In the day of wealth have joy, but in the day of evil take thought: God has put the one against the other, so that man may not be certain what will be after him. |
NRSV © | In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; God has made the one as well as the other, so that mortals may not find out anything that will come after them. |
NKJV © | In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider: Surely God has appointed the one as well as the other, So that man can find out nothing that will come after him. |
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NET © | In times of prosperity 1 be joyful, but in times of adversity 2 consider this: God has made one as well as the other, 3 so that no one can discover what the future holds. 4 |
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1 tn Heb “the day of good.” 2 tn Heb “the day of evil.” 3 tn Less probable renderings of this line are “God hath made the one side by side with the other” (ASV) and “God has set the one alongside the other” (NEB). 4 tn Heb “anything after him.” This line is misinterpreted by several versions: “that man may not find against him any just complaint” (Douay); “consequently, man may find no fault with Him” (NJPS); “so that man cannot find fault with him in anything” (NAB). |