Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Moreover, man does not
King James Version
For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
Holman Bible
For man certainly does not know his time:
International Standard Version
In addition, no human being knows his time: Like fish captured in a cruel net, or as birds caught in a snare, so also are human beings caught by bad timing that surprises them.
A Conservative Version
For man also does not know his time. As the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare, even so are the sons of men snared in an evil time when it falls suddenly upon them.
American Standard Version
For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare, even so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
Amplified
For man also does not know his time [of death]; like fish caught in a treacherous net, and birds caught in the snare, so the sons of men are ensnared in an evil time when a dark cloud suddenly falls on them.
Bible in Basic English
Even man has no knowledge of his time; like fishes taken in an evil net, or like birds taken by deceit, are the sons of men taken in an evil time when it comes suddenly on them.
Darby Translation
For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are taken with the snare, like them are the children of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
Julia Smith Translation
For also man knew not his time: as the fishes being laid hold of in an evil net, and as the birds laid hold of in the snare, as they, the sons of men being snared for an evil time, as it will fall upon them suddenly.
King James 2000
For man also knows not his time: as the fish that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly upon them.
Lexham Expanded Bible
For man does not know his time. Just as fish are caught in a cruel net and like birds who are seized in a snare, so also {humans} are ensnared at a cruel time when it falls suddenly upon them.
Modern King James verseion
For man also does not know his time; as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly on them.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For man knoweth not his time, but like as the fish are taken with the angle and as the birds are caught with the snare: Even so are men taken in the perilous time, when it cometh suddenly upon them.
NET Bible
Surely, no one knows his appointed time! Like fish that are caught in a deadly net, and like birds that are caught in a snare -- just like them, all people are ensnared at an unfortunate time that falls upon them suddenly.
New Heart English Bible
For man also doesn't know his time. As the fish that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare, even so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly on them.
The Emphasized Bible
For, indeed, man could not know his own time, like fishes which were caught in a cruel net, and like little birds which were caught in a trap, - like them, were ensnared the sons of men, by a time of misfortune, when it fell upon them suddenly.
Webster
For man also knoweth not his time: as the fishes that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare; so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falleth suddenly upon them.
World English Bible
For man also doesn't know his time. As the fish that are taken in an evil net, and as the birds that are caught in the snare, even so are the sons of men snared in an evil time, when it falls suddenly on them.
Youngs Literal Translation
For even man knoweth not his time; as fish that are taken hold of by an evil net, and as birds that are taken hold of by a snare, like these are the sons of man snared at an evil time, when it falleth upon them suddenly.
Themes
Birds » Illustrative » (snaring,) of death
Fishes » Illustrative » Of men ignorant of future events
Ignorance » Man's » Coming evils unforeseen
Insecurity of the wicked » The sudden overthrow of sinners
Man » Ignorance of » Coming evils unforeseen
Man's » Ignorance » Coming evils unforeseen
Topics
Interlinear
Yada`
Ra`
רעה רע
Ra`
evil, wickedness, wicked, hief, hurt, bad, trouble, sore, affliction, ill, adversity, favoured, harm, naught, noisome, grievous, sad,
Usage: 669
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 9:12
Images Ecclesiastes 9:12
Prayers for Ecclesiastes 9:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Injustice Of Time And Chance
11
I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift. The battle is not to the strong. Bread does not go to the wise, or riches to men of understanding. Men of skill do not always receive favor, but time and unexpected circumstance happens to them all.
12 Moreover, man does not
Names
Cross References
Proverbs 29:6
In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare. But the righteous sings and rejoices.
1 Thessalonians 5:3
When they say, Peace and security! then sudden destruction will come upon them, as labor pains come to a pregnant woman. They will not escape.
Job 18:8-10
His feet cast him into a net and he wanders into its mesh.
Psalm 11:6
He rains down fire and burning sulfur upon wicked people. He makes them drink from a cup filled with scorching wind.
Psalm 73:18-20
Surely you set them in slippery places. You threw them down into destruction.
Proverbs 6:15
His disaster will come suddenly. Suddenly he is broken beyond repair.
Proverbs 7:22-23
He immediately goes after her. He is like a bull that goes to the slaughter. Or as a fool to the correction of the stocks,
Ecclesiastes 8:5-7
He who obeys the king's command will feel no harm. A wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
Ecclesiastes 8:11
Sentence against an evil deed is not executed quickly. Therefore the hearts of the sons of men are fully committed to do evil.
Isaiah 30:13
For that reason your sin will be like a high wall with a bulging crack, ready to fall. All of a sudden it will fall.
Habakkuk 1:14-17
Why do you make men like the fish of the sea, like creeping things that have no ruler over them?
Luke 12:20
But God said to him: 'You fool this night you will give up your life. Then who will have all these things you accumulated?'
Luke 12:39
Know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming he would have watched. He would not have allowed his house to be broken into.
Luke 17:26-31
The days of the Son of man will be like the days of Noah.
Luke 19:42-44
He said: If you only knew today the things needed to bring peace! But they are hidden from your eyes.
Luke 21:34-36
Be awake so your hearts are not weighed down. Do not allow the weight of worldly involvement, drunkenness, and cares of this life be a snare when that day suddenly comes.
2 Corinthians 6:2
For he said: At an acceptable time I listened to you. In a day of salvation I helped you. Behold, now is the acceptable time; behold, now is the day of salvation!
2 Timothy 2:26
They should come to their senses out of the snare of the Devil. He has taken them captive and they do his will.
1 Peter 2:12
Maintain fine behavior among the nations. That way when they speak badly about you, they may see your good works and glorify God in the day of visitation (inspection).
2 Peter 2:12
But these are creatures without reason. They were born mere animals to be taken and destroyed! They speak abusively in matters of which they are ignorant. They suffer destruction in their own course of destruction.