NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon I knowyada` (yaw-dah') to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially that there is no good towb (tobe) good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun in them but for a man to rejoice samach (saw-makh') probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome and to do `asah (aw-saw') to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application good towb (tobe) good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun in his life chay (khah'-ee) age, alive, appetite, (wild) beast, company, congregation, life(-time), live(-ly), living (creature, thing), maintenance, + merry, multitude, + (be) old, quick, raw, running, springing, troop. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good in one's lifetime; King James Bible I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. Holman Christian Standard Bible I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy the good life. International Standard Version I have concluded that the only worthwhile thing for them is to take pleasure in doing good in life; NET Bible I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live, GOD'S WORD® Translation I realize that there's nothing better for them to do than to be cheerful and enjoy what is good in their lives. King James 2000 Bible I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life. Links Ecclesiastes 3:12Ecclesiastes 3:12 NIV Ecclesiastes 3:12 NLT Ecclesiastes 3:12 ESV Ecclesiastes 3:12 NASB Ecclesiastes 3:12 KJV |
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