Ecclesiastes 3:17
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
I said in my heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
American King James Version (AKJV)
I said in my heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
I said in my heart, God will be judge of the good and of the bad; because a time for every purpose and for every work has been fixed by him.
Webster's Revision
I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
World English Bible
I said in my heart, "God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work."
English Revised Version (ERV)
I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
Clarke's Ecclesiastes 3:17 Bible Commentary
For there is a time there for every purpose - Man has his time here below, and God shall have his time above. At his throne the judged shall be rejudged, and iniquity for ever close her mouth.
Barnes's Ecclesiastes 3:17 Bible Commentary
A time there - i. e., a time with God.
Wesley's Ecclesiastes 3:17 Bible Commentary
3:17 I said - I was sorely grieved at this, but I quieted myself with this consideration. Shall judge - Absolving the just, and condemning the wicked. A time - God will have his time to rectify all these disorders.There - At the judgment - seat of God. For - For examining not only all men's actions, but all their thoughts and purposes.
