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class="padleft"><div class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/ecclesiastes/8.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/ecclesiastes/8.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a person may be weighed down by misery.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ecclesiastes/8.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />for there is a time and a way for everything, even when a person is in trouble.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ecclesiastes/8.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />For there is a time and a way for everything, although man’s trouble lies heavy on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ecclesiastes/8.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man <i>is</i> great upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ecclesiastes/8.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Because for every matter there is a time and judgment, Though the misery of man increases greatly.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ecclesiastes/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a person’s trouble is heavy upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ecclesiastes/8.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man&#8217s trouble is heavy upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ecclesiastes/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, when a man’s trouble is heavy upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For there is a <i>proper</i> time and custom for every matter, though a man’s trouble is multiplied upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For there is a proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight, Though mankind’s misery <i>and</i> trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king].<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though a person’s troubles are heavy on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though man&#8217s troubles are heavy on him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ecclesiastes/8.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Life is hard, but there is a time and a place for everything, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ecclesiastes/8.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ecclesiastes/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />There is a right time and a right way [to act] in every situation. Yet, a terrible human tragedy hangs over people.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />There is a right time and a right way to do everything, but we know so little! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ecclesiastes/8.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, there is an appropriate time and a response for every circumstance, since human misery weighs heavily upon him. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man?s misery weighs heavily upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ecclesiastes/8.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ecclesiastes/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ecclesiastes/8.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great on him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />To every inclination there is time and judgment; for man's evil is great upon him.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For every matter, there is a time and an opportunity, as well as many difficulties, for man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ecclesiastes/8.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Yes, there is a time and a judgment for everything. But it is a great evil for mortals<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ecclesiastes/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, because the misery of man is great upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because for every desire there is a time and judgment, because the affliction of man is great upon him<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/ecclesiastes/8.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For to every matter there is a time and judgment; for the evil of man is great upon him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For to every thing there is time and judgement; for the knowledge of a man is great to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/8-2fxj-VcEg?start=1462" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Obey the King</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>Whoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure. <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3426.htm" title="3426: yêš (Adv) -- Being, substance, existence, is. ">there is</a> <a href="/hebrew/6256.htm" title="6256: ‘êṯ (N-cs) -- Time. From ad; time, especially now, when, etc.">a right time</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ū·miš·pāṭ (Conj-w:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">and procedure</a> <a href="/hebrew/3605.htm" title="3605: lə·ḵāl (Prep-l:: N-msc) -- The whole, all. Or kowl; from kalal; properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every.">to every</a> <a href="/hebrew/2656.htm" title="2656: ḥê·p̄eṣ (N-ms) -- Delight, pleasure. From chaphets; pleasure; hence desire; concretely, a valuable thing; hence a matter.">purpose,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">though</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: hā·’ā·ḏām (Art:: N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">a man’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/7451.htm" title="7451: rā·‘aṯ (N-fsc) -- Bad, evil. From ra'a'; bad or evil.">misery</a> <a href="/hebrew/7227.htm" title="7227: rab·bāh (Adj-fs) -- Much, many, great. By contracted from rabab; abundant.">weighs heavily</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon him.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Since no one knows what will happen, who can tell him what is to come?…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a></span><br />A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-21.htm">Proverbs 19:21</a></span><br />Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a></span><br />And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him, who are called according to His purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/5-15.htm">Ephesians 5:15-17</a></span><br />Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, / redeeming the time, because the days are evil. / Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/55-8.htm">Isaiah 55:8-9</a></span><br />“For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/29-11.htm">Jeremiah 29:11</a></span><br />For I know the plans I have for you, declares the LORD, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, to give you a future and a hope.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-34.htm">Matthew 6:34</a></span><br />Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Today has enough trouble of its own.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/14-33.htm">1 Corinthians 14:33</a></span><br />For God is not a God of disorder, but of peace—as in all the churches of the saints.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/31-15.htm">Psalm 31:15</a></span><br />My times are in Your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-23.htm">Psalm 37:23</a></span><br />The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/90-12.htm">Psalm 90:12</a></span><br />So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/job/14-5.htm">Job 14:5</a></span><br />Since his days are determined and the number of his months is with You, and since You have set limits that he cannot exceed,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:1-2</a></span><br />Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you. / For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great on him.</p><p class="hdg">to every</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/3-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1,11,17</a></b></br> To every <i>thing there is</i> a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/7-13.htm">Ecclesiastes 7:13,14</a></b></br> Consider the work of God: for who can make <i>that</i> straight, which he hath made crooked? … </p><p class="hdg">therefore</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Ecclesiastes 11:9,10</a></b></br> Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes: but know thou, that for all these <i>things</i> God will bring thee into judgment… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ecclesiastes/12-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 12:1</a></b></br> 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;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/3-11.htm">Isaiah 3:11-14</a></b></br> Woe unto the wicked! <i>it shall be</i> ill <i>with him</i>: for the reward of his hands shall be given him… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/4-14.htm">Although</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-5.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-4.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-5.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-1.htm">Great</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-1.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-5.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-1.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-5.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-3.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-7.htm">Misery</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-14.htm">Misfortune</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-5.htm">Procedure</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-5.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-15.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-3.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-5.htm">Time</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-5.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/5-9.htm">Way</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-1.htm">Weighs</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-12.htm">Although</a> <a href="/isaiah/1-17.htm">Decision</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-1.htm">Delight</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-8.htm">Evil</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-10.htm">Heavy</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-9.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-3.htm">Lies</a> <a href="/songs/4-10.htm">Manner</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-20.htm">Matter</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-19.htm">Misery</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-2.htm">Misfortune</a> <a href="/1_samuel/8-9.htm">Procedure</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/10-17.htm">Proper</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-14.htm">Purpose</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/11-10.htm">Sorrow</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/8-8.htm">Time</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/12-1.htm">Trouble</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-7.htm">Way</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-18.htm">Weighs</a><div class="vheading2">Ecclesiastes 8</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-1.htm">true wisdom is modest</a></span><br><span class="reftext">2. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-2.htm">Kings are to be respected</a></span><br><span class="reftext">6. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Divine providence is to be observed</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-12.htm">It is better with the godly in adversity, than with the wicked in prosperity</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-16.htm">The work of God is unsearchable</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/ecclesiastes/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/ecclesiastes/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose</b><br>This phrase emphasizes the importance of timing and method in fulfilling God's purposes. The concept of a "right time" aligns with the biblical theme of divine timing, as seen in <a href="/ecclesiastes/3.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a>, which states there is a time for every activity under heaven. The Hebrew understanding of time often involves the idea of appointed times or seasons, suggesting that God has a sovereign plan for all events. The word "procedure" implies that not only timing but also the manner in which actions are carried out is significant. This reflects the wisdom literature's focus on living skillfully and in accordance with God's will. The idea of purpose here can be connected to <a href="/romans/8-28.htm">Romans 8:28</a>, where all things work together for good for those who love God, indicating that God's purposes are ultimately for the benefit of His people.<p><b>though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him</b><br>This part of the verse acknowledges the human experience of suffering and the burden it can impose. The term "misery" can be understood as the hardships and trials that people face in life. This reflects the broader theme of Ecclesiastes, which often grapples with the apparent futility and challenges of life under the sun. The phrase "weighs heavily" suggests a significant emotional or spiritual burden, reminiscent of the struggles described in Job. Despite this, the verse implies that understanding God's timing and procedures can provide a sense of hope and direction. This aligns with the New Testament teaching in <a href="/2_corinthians/4-17.htm">2 Corinthians 4:17</a>, where Paul speaks of momentary afflictions producing an eternal weight of glory, suggesting that present sufferings are temporary and purposeful within God's plan.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/s/solomon.htm">Solomon</a></b><br>Traditionally considered the author of Ecclesiastes, Solomon was the king of Israel known for his wisdom. His reflections in Ecclesiastes often explore the meaning of life and the pursuit of wisdom.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a></b><br>The nation over which Solomon reigned. The cultural and historical context of Israel during Solomon's time influences the themes of wisdom and the search for meaning in Ecclesiastes.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_preacher.htm">The Preacher (Qoheleth)</a></b><br>The speaker in Ecclesiastes, often identified with Solomon, who shares observations and reflections on life, wisdom, and the human condition.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_divine_timing.htm">Understanding Divine Timing</a></b><br>Recognize that God has ordained a specific time and procedure for every purpose. Trust in His perfect timing, even when circumstances seem burdensome.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_decision-making.htm">Wisdom in Decision-Making</a></b><br>Seek God's wisdom in making decisions. Understanding the right time and procedure requires discernment that comes from a relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/handling_life's_burdens.htm">Handling Life's Burdens</a></b><br>Acknowledge that life's burdens can weigh heavily, but faith in God's timing and purpose can provide comfort and direction.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/patience_and_trust.htm">Patience and Trust</a></b><br>Cultivate patience and trust in God's plan. Even when immediate circumstances are challenging, believe that God is working for a greater purpose.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/practical_application_of_wisdom.htm">Practical Application of Wisdom</a></b><br>Apply wisdom practically in daily life by aligning actions with God's timing and purposes, seeking His guidance in all endeavors.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ecclesiastes_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ecclesiastes 8</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_'all_is_vanity'_contradict_purpose.htm">In Ecclesiastes 12:8, does the statement 'all is vanity' contradict the idea of purpose found elsewhere in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_'a_thousand_years_twice'_literal.htm">Ecclesiastes 6:6 - Is the mention of living 'a thousand years twice' literal, and how does it align with known human lifespans?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_wisdom_in_ecclesiastes.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:5 states that the wise person knows when and how to act; is there archaeological or historical evidence supporting such definite wisdom teachings in this era?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_do_numbers_20_8-11_and_exodus_17_6_differ.htm">Numbers 20:8-11 - Why does this passage seem inconsistent with Exodus 17:6 regarding the instructions God gives Moses for drawing water from a rock?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) The connecting particles here present difficulties which have not been satisfactorily solved; and it has even been conjectured that some words may have dropped out of the text. The first half of the verse repeats <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-1.htm" title="To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:">Ecclesiastes 3:1</a>; the second almost verbally <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-1.htm" title="There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men:">Ecclesiastes 6:1</a>; on this account our translation "misery" is to be preferred to "wickedness" as some render it.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ecclesiastes/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Because</span>. This and the three following clauses all begin with <span class="accented">ki</span>, "since," "for," and the conjunction ought to have been similarly rendered in all the places. Thus here, for <span class="cmt_word">to every purpose there is time and judgment</span>. Here commences a chain of argument to prove the wisdom of keeping quiet under oppression or evil rulers. Everything has its appointed time of duration, and in due course will be brought to judgment (see <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 3:1, 17</a>; 41:14). <span class="cmt_word">Therefore</span> (for) <span class="cmt_word">the misery of man is great upon him</span>. This is a further reason, but its exact signification is disputed. Literally, <span class="accented">the evil of the man is heavy upon him</span> (comp. <a href="/ecclesiastes/6-1.htm">Ecclesiastes 6:1</a>). This may mean, as in the Authorized Version, that the affliction which subjects suffer at the hand of a tyrant becomes insupportable, and calls for and receives God's interposition. Or "the evil" may be the wickedness of the despot, which presses heavily upon him, and under retributive justice will ere long bring him to the ground, and so the oppression will come to an end. This seems to be the most natural interpretation of the passage. The Septuagint, reading differently, has, "For the knowledge of a man is great upon him." Though what tiffs means it is difficult to say. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּ֣י</span> <span class="translit">(kî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">there is</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵ֖שׁ</span> <span class="translit">(yêš)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3426.htm">Strong's 3426: </a> </span><span class="str2">Being, substance, existence, is</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a right time</span><br /><span class="heb">עֵ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(‘êṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6256.htm">Strong's 6256: </a> </span><span class="str2">Time, now, when</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and procedure</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִשְׁפָּ֑ט</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to every</span><br /><span class="heb">לְכָל־</span> <span class="translit">(lə·ḵāl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3605.htm">Strong's 3605: </a> </span><span class="str2">The whole, all, any, every</span><br /><br /><span class="word">purpose,</span><br /><span class="heb">חֵ֔פֶץ</span> <span class="translit">(ḥê·p̄eṣ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2656.htm">Strong's 2656: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter</span><br /><br /><span class="word">though</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a man’s</span><br /><span class="heb">הָאָדָ֖ם</span> <span class="translit">(hā·’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">misery</span><br /><span class="heb">רָעַ֥ת</span> <span class="translit">(rā·‘aṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7451.htm">Strong's 7451: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bad, evil</span><br /><br /><span class="word">weighs heavily</span><br /><span class="heb">רַבָּ֥ה</span> <span class="translit">(rab·bāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7227.htm">Strong's 7227: </a> </span><span class="str2">Much, many, great</span><br /><br /><span class="word">upon him.</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלָֽיו׃</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·lāw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ecclesiastes/8-6.htm">OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 8:6 For there is a time and procedure (Ecclesiast. 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