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.

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

Berean Study Bible
For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him.

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

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

King James Bible
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.

Ecclesiastes 8:6 Additional Translations ...