Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 2:6
American Standard Version
I made me pools of water, to water therefrom the forest where trees were reared;
Amplified® Bible
I made for myself pools of water from which to water the forest {and} make the trees bud.
Contemporary English Version
And I had pools where I could get water for the trees.
Darby English Version
I made me ponds of water, to water therewith the wood, where the trees are reared.
Good News Bible
I dug ponds to irrigate them.
King James Version
I made me pools of water, to water therewith the wood that bringeth forth trees:
New American Standard Bible
I made ponds of water for myself from which to irrigate a forest of growing trees.
New International Version
I made reservoirs to water groves of flourishing trees.
New King James Version
I made myself water pools from which to water the growing trees of the grove.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I made ponds of water for myself from which to irrigate a forest of growing trees.
Revised Standard Version
I made myself pools from which to water the forest of growing trees.
Young's Literal Translation
I made for me pools of water, to water from them a forest shooting forth trees.
