Ecclesiastes 12:1
American King James Remember now your Creator in the days of your youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw near, when you shall say, I have no pleasure in them;
American Standard Version Remember also thy Creator in the days of thy youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
King James Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them;
World English Bible Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come, and the years draw near, when you will say, “I have no pleasure in them;”
Ecclesiastes 12:2
American King James While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:
American Standard Version before the sun, and the light, and the moon, and the stars, are darkened, and the clouds return after the rain;
King James While the sun, or the light, or the moon, or the stars, be not darkened, nor the clouds return after the rain:
World English Bible Before the sun, the light, the moon, and the stars are darkened, and the clouds return after the rain;
Ecclesiastes 12:3
American King James In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened,
American Standard Version in the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows shall be darkened,
King James In the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those that look out of the windows be darkened,
World English Bible in the day when the keepers of the house shall tremble, and the strong men shall bow themselves, and the grinders cease because they are few, and those who look out of the windows are darkened,
Ecclesiastes 12:4
American King James And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low;
American Standard Version and the doors shall be shut in the street; when the sound of the grinding is low, and one shall rise up at the voice of a bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low;
King James And the doors shall be shut in the streets, when the sound of the grinding is low, and he shall rise up at the voice of the bird, and all the daughters of musick shall be brought low;
World English Bible and the doors shall be shut in the street; when the sound of the grinding is low, and one shall rise up at the voice of a bird, and all the daughters of music shall be brought low;
Ecclesiastes 12:5
American King James Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goes to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:
American Standard Version yea, they shall be afraid of `that which is' high, and terrors `shall be' in the way; and the almond-tree shall blossom, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail; because man goeth to his everlasting home, and the mourners go about the streets:
King James Also when they shall be afraid of that which is high, and fears shall be in the way, and the almond tree shall flourish, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail: because man goeth to his long home, and the mourners go about the streets:
World English Bible yes, they shall be afraid of heights, and terrors will be on the way; and the almond tree shall blossom, and the grasshopper shall be a burden, and desire shall fail; because man goes to his everlasting home, and the mourners go about the streets;
Ecclesiastes 12:6
American King James Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.
American Standard Version before the silver cord is loosed, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern,
King James Or ever the silver cord be loosed, or the golden bowl be broken, or the pitcher be broken at the fountain, or the wheel broken at the cistern.
World English Bible before the silver cord is severed, or the golden bowl is broken, or the pitcher is broken at the spring, or the wheel broken at the cistern,
Ecclesiastes 12:7
American King James Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return to God who gave it.
American Standard Version and the dust returneth to the earth as it was, and the spirit returneth unto God who gave it.
King James Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God who gave it.
World English Bible and the dust returns to the earth as it was, and the spirit returns to God who gave it.
Ecclesiastes 12:8
American King James Vanity of vanities, said the preacher; all is vanity.
American Standard Version Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher; all is vanity.
King James Vanity of vanities, saith the preacher; all is vanity.
World English Bible “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher. “All is vanity!”
Ecclesiastes 12:9
American King James And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yes, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
American Standard Version And further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he pondered, and sought out, `and' set in order many proverbs.
King James And moreover, because the preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge; yea, he gave good heed, and sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
World English Bible Further, because the Preacher was wise, he still taught the people knowledge. Yes, he pondered, sought out, and set in order many proverbs.
Ecclesiastes 12:10
American King James The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
American Standard Version The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written uprightly, `even' words of truth.
King James The preacher sought to find out acceptable words: and that which was written was upright, even words of truth.
World English Bible The Preacher sought to find out acceptable words, and that which was written blamelessly, words of truth.
Ecclesiastes 12:11
American King James The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
American Standard Version The words of the wise are as goads; and as nails well fastened are `the words of' the masters of assemblies, `which' are given from one shepherd.
King James The words of the wise are as goads, and as nails fastened by the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
World English Bible The words of the wise are like goads; and like nails well fastened are words from the masters of assemblies, which are given from one shepherd.
Ecclesiastes 12:12
American King James And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
American Standard Version And furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
King James And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
World English Bible Furthermore, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.
Ecclesiastes 12:13
American King James Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
American Standard Version `This is' the end of the matter; all hath been heard: fear God, and keep his commandments; for this is the whole `duty' of man.
King James Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.
World English Bible This is the end of the matter. All has been heard. Fear God and keep his commandments; for this is the whole duty of man.
Ecclesiastes 12:14
American King James For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
American Standard Version For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
King James For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
World English Bible For God will bring every work into judgment, with every hidden thing, whether it is good, or whether it is evil.