English Standard Version
For there is a time and a way for everything, although man’s trouble lies heavy on him.

New American Standard Bible
For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man's trouble is heavy upon him.

King James Bible
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though man's troubles are heavy on him.

International Standard Version
Indeed, there is an appropriate time and a response for every circumstance, since human misery weighs heavily upon him.

NET Bible
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
There is a right time and a right way [to act] in every situation. Yet, a terrible human tragedy hangs over people.

King James 2000 Bible
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is heavy upon him.

American King James Version
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great on him.

American Standard Version
for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:

Douay-Rheims Bible
There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man:

Darby Bible Translation
For to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him;

English Revised Version
for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:

Webster's Bible Translation
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

World English Bible
For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.

Young's Literal Translation
For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him.