Verse (Click for Chapter) GOD'S WORD® Translation Who is really wise? Who knows how to explain things? Wisdom makes one's face shine, and it changes one's grim look. American Standard Version Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed. Berean Study Bible Who is like the wise man? Who knows the interpretation of a matter? A man’s wisdom brightens his face, and the sternness of his face is changed. Douay-Rheims Bible The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face. English Revised Version Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed. King James Bible Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. World English Bible Who is like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his face is changed. Young's Literal Translation Who is as the wise? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? The wisdom of man causeth his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed. Ecclesiastes 8:1 Additional Translations ... Links Ecclesiastes 8:1 NIVEcclesiastes 8:1 NLT Ecclesiastes 8:1 ESV Ecclesiastes 8:1 NASB Ecclesiastes 8:1 NKJV Ecclesiastes 8:1 KJV |