Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
In the day of prosperity be joyful,
New American Standard Bible
But
God has made the one as well as the other
So that man will
King James Version
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
International Standard Version
When times are good, be joyful; when times are bad, consider this: God made the one as well as the other, so people won't seek anything outside of his best.
A Conservative Version
In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider. Yea, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.
American Standard Version
In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yea, God hath made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything that shall be after him.
Amplified
In the day of prosperity be joyful,
But in the day of adversity consider that
God has made the one as well as the other,
So that man will not find out anything that will be after him.
Bible in Basic English
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.
Darby Translation
In the day of prosperity enjoy good, and in the day of adversity consider: God hath also set the one beside the other, to the end that man should find out nothing of what shall be after him.
Julia Smith Translation
In the day of good, be in good; and in the day of evil, see thou: also God made this over against this, to the end that man shall not find anything after him.
King James 2000
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also has set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing that will come after him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
In the day of prosperity, rejoice! But in the day of adversity, consider! For God made one in place of another so that mortals cannot find out what will happen {in the future}.
Modern King James verseion
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity take note that God also has set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Use well the time of prosperity and remember the time of misfortune: For God maketh one by the other, so that a man can find nothing else.
NET Bible
In times of prosperity be joyful, but in times of adversity consider this: God has made one as well as the other, so that no one can discover what the future holds.
New Heart English Bible
In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.
The Emphasized Bible
In the day of prosperity, be joyful, but, in the day of misfortune, consider, - Even the one equally with the other, hath God made, to the end man might find out - after him - nothing.
Webster
In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
World English Bible
In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.
Youngs Literal Translation
In a day of prosperity be in gladness, And in a day of evil consider. Also this over-against that hath God made, To the intent that man doth not find anything after him.
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 7:14
Prayers for Ecclesiastes 7:14
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A Truth For Every Situation
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for who can straighten out
what He has made crooked?
Names
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 3:22
I have seen that there is nothing better than for a person to enjoy his activities
Deuteronomy 28:47
Because you didn’t serve the Lord your God with joy and a cheerful heart, even though you had an abundance of everything,
Ecclesiastes 3:4
a time to mourn and a time to dance;
Deuteronomy 8:3
He humbled you by letting you go hungry; then He gave you manna to eat, which you and your fathers had not known, so that you might learn that man does not live on bread alone but on every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord.
1 Kings 8:47
in the land where they were deported
and repent and petition You in their captors’ land:
“We have sinned and done wrong;
we have been wicked,”
1 Kings 17:17-18
After this, the son of the woman who owned the house became ill. His illness became very severe until no breath remained in him.
2 Chronicles 33:12-13
When he was in distress, he sought the favor of Yahweh his God and earnestly humbled himself
Job 10:1-2
I will express my complaint
and speak in the bitterness of my soul.
Psalm 30:11-12
You removed my sackcloth
and clothed me with gladness,
Psalm 40:3
a hymn of praise to our God.
Many will see and fear
and put their trust in the Lord.
Psalm 94:12-13
and teach from Your law
Psalm 119:71
so that I could learn Your statutes.
Ecclesiastes 12:8
“Absolute futility,” says the Teacher. “Everything is futile.”
Ecclesiastes 12:13
When all has been heard, the conclusion of the matter is: fear God
Isaiah 22:12-14
called for weeping,
and for the wearing of sackcloth.
Isaiah 26:11
but they do not see it.
They will see Your zeal for Your people,
and they will be put to shame.
The fire for Your adversaries will consume them!
Isaiah 42:25
and the power of war.
It surrounded him with fire, but he did not know it;
it burned him, but he paid no attention.
Jeremiah 23:20
until He has completely fulfilled the purposes of His heart.
In time to come you will understand it clearly.
Hosea 2:6-7
I will block her
I will enclose her with a wall,
so that she cannot find her paths.
Micah 6:9
(and it is wise to fear Your name):
“Pay attention to the rod
and the One who ordained it.
Haggai 1:5-7
Now, the Lord of Hosts says this: “Think carefully
Matthew 9:13
Luke 15:17-18
John 16:22-23
Acts 14:22
strengthening the
James 5:13
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.