Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 8:6
American Standard Version
for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:
Amplified® Bible
For every purpose {and} matter has its [right] time and judgment, although the misery {and} wickedness of man lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king].
Contemporary English Version
Life is hard, but there is a time and a place for everything,
Darby English Version
For to every purpose there is time and manner. For the misery of man is great upon him;
Good News Bible
There is a right time and a right way to do everything, but we know so little!
King James Version
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
New American Standard Bible
For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man's trouble is heavy upon him.
New International Version
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,
though a man's misery weighs heavily upon him.
New King James Version
Because for every matter there is a time and judgment,
Though the misery of man increases greatly.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
For we find a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man's trouble rests heavily upon him.
Revised Standard Version
For every matter has its time and way, although man's trouble lies heavy upon him.
Young's Literal Translation
For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, for the misfortune of man is great upon him.
