Ecclesiastes 11:2
What does Ecclesiastes 11:2 mean?
A plain-English look at Ecclesiastes 11:2 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Give a part to seven or even to eight, because you have no knowledge of the evil which will be on the earth.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862Give a portion to seven, and even to eight, For thou knowest not what evil is on the earth.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Give a portion to seven, and also to eight: for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Context
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.
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