Ecclesiastes

1611 King James Version (KJV)

Ecclesiastes 3:10

“I haue seene the trauaile which God hath giuen to the sonnes of men, to be exercised in it.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations

I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.
- King James Version

I have seen the task which God has given the sons of men with which to occupy themselves.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

I have seen the travail which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith.
- American Standard Version (1901)

I saw the work which God has put on the sons of man.
- Basic English Bible

I have seen the travail that God hath given to the sons of men to toil in.
- Darby Bible

I have seen the labor, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it.
- Webster's Bible

I have seen the burden which God has given to the sons of men to be afflicted with.
- World English Bible

I have seen the travail that God hath given to the sons of man to be humbled by it.
- Youngs Literal Bible

I have seen the task which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised therewith.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 3:10


3:10 Seen - I have diligently observed mens various employments, and the different successes of them. Hath given - Which God hath imposed upon men as their duty; to which therefore men ought quickly to submit. Exercised - That hereby they might have constant matter of exercise for their diligence, and patience, and submission to God's will and providence.


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