Ecclesiastes
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 11:2
“Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 11:2 Context
1Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. 2Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth. 3If the clouds be full of rain, they empty themselves upon the earth: and if the tree fall toward the south, or toward the north, in the place where the tree falleth, there it shall be. 4He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap. 5As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
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Other Translations
Giue a portion to seuen and also to eight; for thou knowest noc what euill shall be vpon the earth.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Give a part to seven or even to eight, because you have no knowledge of the evil which will be on the earth.
- Basic English Bible
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
- Darby Bible
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
- Webster's Bible
Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; for you don't know what evil will be on the earth.
- World English Bible
Give a portion to seven, and even to eight, For thou knowest not what evil is on the earth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Divide a portion into seven, yea, even into eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Give a part to seven or even to eight, because you have no knowledge of the evil which will be on the earth.
- Basic English Bible
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
- Darby Bible
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
- Webster's Bible
Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; for you don't know what evil will be on the earth.
- World English Bible
Give a portion to seven, and even to eight, For thou knowest not what evil is on the earth.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Divide a portion into seven, yea, even into eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 11:2
11:2 Give - A part of thy estate or provisions. He alludes to the ancient custom, whereby the master of the feast distributed several parts to each guest, and withal sent portions to the poor. To eight - To as many as thou art able. For - Great calamities may come whereby thou mayest be brought to poverty, and so disabled from doing good.