Devine Scripture

Ecclesiastes 11:2

Ecclesiastes chapter 11 · verse 2 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

Context

v.1Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.

v.2This passage

v.3If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth; and if a tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there shall it be.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Galatians 6:1

    Brethren, even if a man be overtaken in any trespass, ye who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; looking to thyself, lest thou also be tempted.

  • Esther 9:19

    Therefore do the Jews of the villages, that dwell in the unwalled towns, make the fourteenth day of the month Adar a day of gladness and feasting, and a good day, and of sending portions one to another.

  • Psalms 112:9

    He hath dispersed, he hath given to the needy; His righteousness endureth for ever: His horn shall be exalted with honor.

  • Luke 6:30

    Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

  • Hebrews 13:3

    Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; them that are ill-treated, as being yourselves also in the body.

  • Nehemiah 8:10

    Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye grieved; for the joy of Jehovah is your strength.