Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 5:20
American Standard Version
For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth `him' in the joy of his heart.
Amplified® Bible
For he shall not much remember [seriously] the days of his life, because God [Himself] answers {and} corresponds to the joy of his heart [the tranquillity of God is mirrored in him].
Contemporary English Version
God will keep you so happy that you won't have time to worry about each day.
Darby English Version
For he will not much remember the days of his life, because God answereth [him] with the joy of his heart.
Good News Bible
Since God has allowed us to be happy, we will not worry too much about how short life is.
King James Version
For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.
New American Standard Bible
For he will not often consider the years of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the gladness of his heart.
New International Version
He seldom reflects on the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with gladness of heart.
New King James Version
For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For he will not often consider the years of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the gladness of his heart.
Revised Standard Version
For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his
Young's Literal Translation
For he doth not much remember the days of his life, for God is answering through the joy of his heart.
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