Ecclesiastes 3:12
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
American King James Version (AKJV)
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
American Standard Version (ASV)
I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live.
Basic English Translation (BBE)
I am certain that there is nothing better for a man than to be glad, and to do good while life is in him.
Webster's Revision
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
World English Bible
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.
English Revised Version (ERV)
I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live.
Clarke's Ecclesiastes 3:12 Bible Commentary
I know that there is no good in them, but, etc. - Since God has so disposed the affairs of this world, that the great events of providence cannot be accelerated or retarded by human cares and anxieties, submit to God; make a proper use of what he has given: do thyself no harm, and endeavor as much as possible to do others good.
Enjoy, and bless thyself; let others share
The transient blessing: 'tis the gift of God.
Barnes's Ecclesiastes 3:12 Bible Commentary
In them - i. e., in the sons of men.
To do good - In a moral sense. Physical enjoyment is referred to in Ecclesiastes 3:13.
Wesley's Ecclesiastes 3:12 Bible Commentary
3:12 Them - In creatures or worldly enjoyments. To do good - To employ them in acts of charity and liberality.