Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 4:15
American Standard Version
I saw all the living that walk under the sun, that they were with the youth, the second, that stood up in his stead.
Amplified® Bible
I saw all the living who walk under the sun with the youth who was to stand up in the king's stead.
Contemporary English Version
I once saw everyone in the world follow a young leader who came to power after the king was gone.
Darby English Version
I saw all the living that walk under the sun, with the child, the second, that should stand up in his stead.
Good News Bible
I thought about all the people who live in this world, and I realized that somewhere among them there is a young man who will take the king's place.
King James Version
I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead.
New American Standard Bible
I have seen all the living under the sun throng to the side of the second lad who replaces him.
New International Version
I saw that all who lived and walked under the sun followed the youth, the king's successor.
New King James Version
I saw all the living who walk under the sun;
They were with the second youth who stands in his place.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
I have seen all the living under the sun throng to the side of the second lad who replaces him.
Revised Standard Version
I saw all the living who move about under the sun, as well as that youth, who was to stand in his place;
Young's Literal Translation
I have seen all the living, who are walking under the sun, with the second youth who doth stand in his place;
