Devine Scripture

Ecclesiastes 8:5

Ecclesiastes chapter 8 · verse 5 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man’s heart discerneth time and judgment:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man’s heart discerneth both time and judgment.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man’s heart discerneth time and judgment:

Context

v.4For the king’s word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

v.5This passage

v.6for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:

Cross references

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

  • Hosea 5:11

    Ephraim is oppressed, he is crushed in judgment; because he was content to walk after man’s command.

  • 1 Peter 3:13

    And who is he that will harm you, if ye be zealous of that which is good?

  • Luke 12:56

    Ye hypocrites, ye know how to interpret the face of the earth and the heaven; but how is it that ye know not how to interpret this time?

  • Romans 13:5

    Wherefore ye must needs be in subjection, not only because of the wrath, but also for conscience’ sake.

  • Colossians 1:9

    For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

  • Proverbs 17:24

    Wisdom is before the face of him that hath understanding; But the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.