Parallel Verses New International Version Whoever obeys his command will come to no harm, and the wise heart will know the proper time and procedure. King James Bible Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment. Darby Bible Translation Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart knoweth time and manner. World English Bible Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure. Young's Literal Translation Whoso is keeping a command knoweth no evil thing, and time and judgment the heart of the wise knoweth. Ecclesiastes 8:5 Parallel Commentary Clarke's Commentary on the BibleBoth time and judgment - It is a matter of great importance to be able to discern When and How both to speak and act; but when time and manner are both determined, the matter comes next. What shall I speak? What shall I do? When, how, and what answer to time, manner, and knitter. To discern all these, and act suitably, is a lesson for a philosopher, and a study for a Christian. Treasury of Scripture Knowledge keepeth Psalm 119:6 Then shall I not be ashamed, when I have respect to all your commandments. Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Romans 13:5-7 Why you must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake... 1 Peter 3:13,14 And who is he that will harm you, if you be followers of that which is good... feel Ecclesiastes 10:2 A wise man's heart is at his right hand; but a fool's heart at his left. Colossians 1:9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you... Hebrews 5:14 But strong meat belongs to them that are of full age... Library Misused Respite'Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil'--ECCLES. viii. 11. When the Pharaoh of the Exodus saw there was respite, he hardened his heart. Abject in his fear before Moses, he was ready to promise anything; insolent in his pride, he swallows down his promises as soon as fear is eased, his repentance and his retractation of it combined to add new weights about his neck. He was but a conspicuous example of … Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture Whether Christ Should have Been Circumcised? Ecclesiastes Cross References Proverbs 12:21 No harm overtakes the righteous, but the wicked have their fill of trouble. Ecclesiastes 12:13 Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. Jump to Previous Command Commandment Decision Discerneth Evil Experiences Feel Harm Heart Judgment Keepeth Keeping Keeps Law Manner Mind Obeys Procedure Proper Royal Time Trouble WiseJump to Next Command Commandment Decision Discerneth Evil Experiences Feel Harm Heart Judgment Keepeth Keeping Keeps Law Manner Mind Obeys Procedure Proper Royal Time Trouble WiseLinks Ecclesiastes 8:5 NIVEcclesiastes 8:5 NLT Ecclesiastes 8:5 ESV Ecclesiastes 8:5 NASB Ecclesiastes 8:5 KJV Ecclesiastes 8:5 Bible Apps Ecclesiastes 8:5 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 8:5 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 8:5 French Bible Ecclesiastes 8:5 German Bible Ecclesiastes 8:5 Commentaries THE HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica®. Bible Hub |