Ecclesiastes 3:17

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I said in my heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

American King James Version (AKJV)

I said in my heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

Basic English Translation (BBE)

I said in my heart, God will be judge of the good and of the bad; because a time for every purpose and for every work has been fixed by him.

Webster's Revision

I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

World English Bible

I said in my heart, "God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work."

English Revised Version (ERV)

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.

Clarke's Ecclesiastes 3:17 Bible Commentary

For there is a time there for every purpose - Man has his time here below, and God shall have his time above. At his throne the judged shall be rejudged, and iniquity for ever close her mouth.

Barnes's Ecclesiastes 3:17 Bible Commentary

A time there - i. e., a time with God.

Wesley's Ecclesiastes 3:17 Bible Commentary

3:17 I said - I was sorely grieved at this, but I quieted myself with this consideration. Shall judge - Absolving the just, and condemning the wicked. A time - God will have his time to rectify all these disorders.There - At the judgment - seat of God. For - For examining not only all men's actions, but all their thoughts and purposes.