Devine Scripture

Ecclesiastes 3:14

Ecclesiastes chapter 3 · verse 14 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it; and God hath done it, that men should fear before him.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it; and God hath done it, that men should fear before him.

Context

v.13And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.

v.14This passage

v.15That which is hath been long ago; and that which is to be hath long ago been: and God seeketh again that which is passed away.

Cross references

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

  • Acts 2:23

    him, being delivered up by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye by the hand of lawless men did crucify and slay:

  • Isaiah 59:18

    According to their deeds, accordingly he will repay, wrath to his adversaries, recompense to his enemies; to the islands he will repay recompense.

  • Ecclesiastes 7:18

    It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.

  • John 19:10

    Pilate therefore saith unto him, Speakest thou not unto me? knowest thou not that I have power to release thee, and have power to crucify thee?

  • Acts 5:39

    but if it is of God, ye will not be able to overthrow them; lest haply ye be found even to be fighting against God.

  • Proverbs 21:30

    There is no wisdom nor understanding Nor counsel against Jehovah.