The race is not to the swift,
Nor the battle to the strong,
Nor bread to the wise,
Nor riches to men of understanding,
Nor favor to men of skill;
But time and bchance happen to them all.
Like fish taken in a cruel net,
Like birds caught in a snare,
So the sons of men are bsnared in an evil time,
When it falls suddenly upon them.
Wisdom Superior to Folly
| << Ecclesiastes 9:12 | Ecclesiastes 9:14 >> |
American Standard Version
I have also seen wisdom under the sun on this wise, and it seemed great unto me:
Amplified® Bible
This [illustration of] wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great to me:
Contemporary English Version
Once I saw what people really think of wisdom.
Darby English Version
This also have I seen as wisdom under the sun, and it was great unto me.
Good News Bible
There is something else I saw, a good example of how wisdom is regarded in this world.
King James Version
This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:
New American Standard Bible
Also this I came to see as wisdom under the sun, and it impressed me.
New International Version
I also saw under the sun this example of wisdom that greatly impressed me:
New King James Version
This wisdom I have also seen under the sun, and it seemed great to me:
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Also this I came to see as wisdom under the sun, and it impressed me.
Revised Standard Version
I have also seen this example of wisdom under the sun, and it seemed great to me.
Young's Literal Translation
This also I have seen: wisdom under the sun, and it is great to me.
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