Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Moreover, when God gives someone wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their lot and be happy in their toil—this is a gift of God. New Living Translation And it is a good thing to receive wealth from God and the good health to enjoy it. To enjoy your work and accept your lot in life—this is indeed a gift from God. English Standard Version Everyone also to whom God has given wealth and possessions and power to enjoy them, and to accept his lot and rejoice in his toil—this is the gift of God. Berean Standard Bible Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God. King James Bible Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. New King James Version As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God. New American Standard Bible Furthermore, as for every person to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also given him the opportunity to enjoy them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. NASB 1995 Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him to eat from them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. NASB 1977 Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him to eat from them and to receive his reward and rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. Legacy Standard Bible Furthermore, as for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, He has also empowered him to eat from them and to take up his portion and be glad in his labor; this is the gift of God. Amplified Bible Also, every man to whom God has given riches and possessions, He has also given the power and ability to enjoy them and to receive [this as] his [allotted] portion and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God [to him]. Christian Standard Bible Furthermore, everyone to whom God has given riches and wealth, he has also allowed him to enjoy them, take his reward, and rejoice in his labor. This is a gift of God, Holman Christian Standard Bible God has also given riches and wealth to every man, and He has allowed him to enjoy them, take his reward, and rejoice in his labor. This is a gift of God, American Standard Version Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor — this is the gift of God. Contemporary English Version Suppose you are very rich and able to enjoy everything you own. Then go ahead and enjoy working hard--this is God's gift to you. English Revised Version Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation It is a gift from God when God gives some people wealth and possessions, the power to enjoy them, [the ability] to accept their lot in life, and [the ability] to rejoice in their own hard work. Good News Translation If God gives us wealth and property and lets us enjoy them, we should be grateful and enjoy what we have worked for. It is a gift from God. International Standard Version Furthermore, for every person to whom God has given wealth, riches, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept this allotment, and to rejoice in his work—this is a gift from God. Majority Standard Bible Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God. NET Bible To every man whom God has given wealth, and possessions, he has also given him the ability to eat from them, to receive his reward and to find enjoyment in his toil; these things are the gift of God. New Heart English Bible Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor--this is the gift of God. Webster's Bible Translation Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. World English Bible Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat of it, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor—this is the gift of God. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionEvery man also to whom God has given wealth and riches, and has given him power to eat of it, and to accept his portion, and to rejoice in his labor, this is a gift of God. Young's Literal Translation Every man also to whom God hath given wealth and riches, and hath given him power to eat of it, and to accept his portion, and to rejoice in his labour, this is a gift of God. Smith's Literal Translation Also every man which God gave to him wealth and riches, and permitted him to eat from it, and to lift up his portion, and to rejoice in his labor; this the gift of God himself. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd every man to whom God hath given riches, and substance, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to enjoy his portion, and to rejoice of his labour: this is the gift of God. Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible Those to whom God gives riches and property, and grants power to partake of them, so that they receive their lot and find joy in the fruits of their toil: This is a gift from God. New Revised Standard Version Likewise all to whom God gives wealth and possessions and whom he enables to enjoy them, and to accept their lot and find enjoyment in their toil—this is the gift of God. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTo every man also the LORD has given riches and wealth, and has given power to eat thereof and to take his portion and to rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And also every man to whom LORD JEHOVAH gives wealth and property and authorizes him to eat of it and to take his portion and to rejoice in his work, this also is the gift of God OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour--this is the gift of God. Brenton Septuagint Translation Yea, and as for every man to whom God has given wealth and possessions, and has given him power to eat thereof, and to receive his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Futility of Wealth…18Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in all the labor one does under the sun during the few days of life that God has given him—for this is his lot. 19Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God. 20For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart.… Cross References James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. 1 Timothy 6:17 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. Deuteronomy 8:18 But remember that it is the LORD your God who gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant that He swore to your fathers even to this day. Proverbs 10:22 The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it. Psalm 128:2 For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours. 1 Chronicles 29:12 Both riches and honor come from You, and You are the ruler over all. In Your hands are power and might to exalt and give strength to all. Matthew 6:33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you. 2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work. Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus. Psalm 104:14-15 He makes the grass grow for the livestock and provides crops for man to cultivate, bringing forth food from the earth: / wine that gladdens the heart of man, oil that makes his face to shine, and bread that sustains his heart. 1 Corinthians 4:7 For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not? Genesis 1:29-30 Then God said, “Behold, I have given you every seed-bearing plant on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit contains seed. They will be yours for food. / And to every beast of the earth and every bird of the air and every creature that crawls upon the earth—everything that has the breath of life in it—I have given every green plant for food.” And it was so. Luke 12:15 And He said to them, “Watch out! Guard yourselves against every form of greed, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.” Proverbs 3:9-10 Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine. Acts 14:17 Yet He has not left Himself without testimony to His goodness: He gives you rain from heaven and fruitful seasons, filling your hearts with food and gladness.” Treasury of Scripture Every man also to whom God has given riches and wealth, and has given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labor; this is the gift of God. to whom Ecclesiastes 2:24 There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God. Ecclesiastes 3:13 And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God. Ecclesiastes 6:2 A man to whom God hath given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wanteth nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eateth it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease. this is Ecclesiastes 2:24-26 There is nothing better for a man, than that he should eat and drink, and that he should make his soul enjoy good in his labour. This also I saw, that it was from the hand of God… Jump to Previous Accept Eat Enables Enjoy Enjoyment Find Furthermore Gift Gives Happy Joy Labor Moreover Part Pleasure Portion Possessions Power Receive Rejoice Reward Riches Thereof Toil Wealth WorkJump to Next Accept Eat Enables Enjoy Enjoyment Find Furthermore Gift Gives Happy Joy Labor Moreover Part Pleasure Portion Possessions Power Receive Rejoice Reward Riches Thereof Toil Wealth WorkEcclesiastes 5 1. vanities in divine service8. in murmuring against oppression 9. and in riches 18. Joy in riches is the gift of God. Furthermore This word serves as a continuation or addition to the previous thoughts, indicating that what follows is a further elaboration on the theme of divine providence. In the context of Ecclesiastes, it suggests a deepening understanding of God's role in human affairs, emphasizing that the subsequent blessings are not isolated but part of a broader divine plan. God has given riches and wealth to every man He has enabled him to enjoy them to accept his lot and rejoice in his labor This is a gift from God "Di tibi divitias dederunt artemque fruendi." "The gods have given you wealth, and (what is more) Hebrew Furthermore,גַּ֣ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and God הָאֱלֹהִים֩ (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative has given נָֽתַן־ (nā·ṯan-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set riches עֹ֨שֶׁר (‘ō·šer) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6239: Wealth and wealth וּנְכָסִ֜ים (ū·nə·ḵā·sîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5233: Riches, treasures to ל֣וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew every כָּֽל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every man, הָאָדָ֡ם (hā·’ā·ḏām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 120: Ruddy, a human being and He has enabled וְהִשְׁלִיט֨וֹ (wə·hiš·lî·ṭōw) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular | third person masculine singular Strong's 7980: To dominate, govern, to permit him to enjoy them, לֶאֱכֹ֤ל (le·’ĕ·ḵōl) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 398: To eat to accept וְלָשֵׂ֣את (wə·lā·śêṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take his lot, חֶלְק֔וֹ (ḥel·qōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2506: Portion, tract, territory and to rejoice וְלִשְׂמֹ֖חַ (wə·liś·mō·aḥ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8055: To brighten up, be, blithe, gleesome in his labor. בַּעֲמָל֑וֹ (ba·‘ă·mā·lōw) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5999: Toil, wearing effort, worry, wheth, of body, mind This זֹ֕ה (zōh) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2090: This, that is a gift מַתַּ֥ת (mat·taṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 4991: A present from God. אֱלֹהִ֖ים (’ĕ·lō·hîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative Links Ecclesiastes 5:19 NIVEcclesiastes 5:19 NLT Ecclesiastes 5:19 ESV Ecclesiastes 5:19 NASB Ecclesiastes 5:19 KJV Ecclesiastes 5:19 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 5:19 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 5:19 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 5:19 French Bible Ecclesiastes 5:19 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 5:19 Every man also to whom God has (Ecclesiast. 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