Ecclesiastes 8:6
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Because for every purpose there is a time and a judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:
For there is a proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight, Though mankind’s misery and trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king].
For every purpose and matter has its [right] time and judgment, although the misery and wickedness of man lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king].
¶ Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though a person’s troubles are heavy on him.
because there’s a right time and right way for every matter. But human misfortunes are overwhelming
For to everything there is a right time and a judgment, since people are greatly troubled
Life is hard, but there is a time and a place for everything,
For to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him;
There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man:
There is a right time and a right way to do everything. You must decide what you should do, even when it might cause problems
There is a right time for things to happen. There is a right way to do things. But trouble comes to people anyway.
because for each situation there is a right time and a right way to act, although evil may weigh a man down.
For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him.
For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him.
There is a right time and a right way for everything [3:1–8; Prov. 15:23], yet people often have many troubles.
For to every purpose there is a time and judgment, because the misery of man is great upon him.
There is a right time and a right way ⌞to act⌟ in every situation. Yet, a terrible human tragedy hangs over people.
There is a right time and a right way to do everything, but we know so little!
For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though man’s troubles are heavy on him.
And there is a right time and a right way for everything. Yet people often have many troubles.
Indeed, there is an appropriate time and a response for every circumstance, since human misery weighs heavily upon him.
¶ Because for every will there is time and judgment, because the evil of man is great upon him,
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
For there is a proper time and custom for every matter, though a man’s trouble is multiplied upon him.
For there is a proper time and right procedure for every matter, even though the trouble of man weighs heavy upon him.
Yes, there is a time and a way for everything, though man’s trouble lies heavy upon him; for how can he avoid what he doesn’t know is going to happen?
Do what your king commands; you gave a sacred oath of obedience. Don’t worryingly second-guess your orders or try to back out when the task is unpleasant. You’re serving his pleasure, not yours. The king has the last word. Who dares say to him, “What are you doing?” Carrying out orders won’t hurt you a bit; the wise person obeys promptly and accurately. Yes, there’s a right time and way for everything, even though, unfortunately, we miss it for the most part. It’s true that no one knows what’s going to happen, or when. Who’s around to tell us?
For to every matter there is an appropriate time and just way, though a man’s distress weighs heavily on him.
There is a right time and a right way to act in every situation. Yet, a terrible human tragedy hangs over people.
Yes, there is a time and a judgment for everything. But it is a great evil for mortals
For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a person’s trouble is heavy upon him.
For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man’s trouble is heavy upon him.
For there is a time and a way for everything, although a man’s troubles are a great affliction.
There is a right time and a right way for everything, yet people often have many troubles.
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.
There’s a proper time and way for people to do everything. That’s true even though a person might be suffering greatly.
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery.
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery.
Because for every matter there is a time and judgment, Though the misery of man increases greatly.
For there is a right time and way for everything, even if a man’s trouble is heavy upon him.
for there is a time and a way for everything, even when a person is in trouble.
For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.
For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.
For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.
For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.
Because every matter has its et (time) and mishpat (judgment), though the ra’at haAdam be great upon him.
For every matter has its time and way, although man’s trouble lies heavy upon him.
For every matter has its time and way, although man’s trouble lies heavy upon him.
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person’s trouble is heavy upon him.
Yes, there is a time and a way to deal with every situation, even when a person’s troubles are on the rise.
For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.
Time and season is to each work; and much torment is of a man,
For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him.
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