Verse Comparison: Ecclesiastes 9:8
American Standard Version
Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.
Amplified® Bible
Let your garments be always white [with purity], and let your head not lack [the] oil [of gladness].
Contemporary English Version
Dress up, comb your hair, and look your best.
Darby English Version
Let thy garments be always white, and let not thy head lack oil.
Good News Bible
Always look happy and cheerful.
King James Version
Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
New American Standard Bible
Let your clothes be white all the time, and let not oil be lacking on your head.
New International Version
Always be clothed in white, and always anoint your head with oil.
New King James Version
Let your garments always be white,
And let your head lack no oil.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Let your clothes remain white all the time, and let not your head lack oil.
Revised Standard Version
Let your garments be always white; let not oil be lacking on your head.
Young's Literal Translation
At all times let thy garments be white, and let not perfume be lacking on thy head.