Ecclesiastes 3:10

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I have seen the travail, which God has given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.

American King James Version (AKJV)

I have seen the travail, which God has given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I have seen the travail which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

I saw the work which God has put on the sons of man.

Webster's Revision

I have seen the labor, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.

World English Bible

I have seen the burden which God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.

English Revised Version (ERV)

I have seen the travail which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith.

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Clarke's Ecclesiastes 3:10 Bible Commentary

I have seen the travail - Man is a sinner; and, because he is such, he suffers.

Wesley's Ecclesiastes 3:10 Bible Commentary

3:10 Seen - I have diligently observed mens various employments, and the different successes of them. Hath given - Which God hath imposed upon men as their duty; to which therefore men ought quickly to submit.Exercised - That hereby they might have constant matter of exercise for their diligence, and patience, and submission to God's will and providence.