Holy BibleKing James Version

Ecclesiastes 8:6 KJV

Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

Ecclesiastes 8:6, King James Version

In context

5 Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.

6 Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.

7 For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?

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Cross-references

  • Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
  • Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.