Parallel Verses
NET Bible
Just as you do not know the path of the wind, or how the bones form in the womb of a pregnant woman, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.
New American Standard Bible
Just as you do not
King James Version
As 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.
Holman Bible
or how bones develop in
so you don’t know the work of God who makes everything.
International Standard Version
Just as you do not understand the way of the spirit in the womb of a pregnant mother, so also you do not know what God is doing in everything he makes.
A Conservative Version
As thou know not what is the way of the wind, [nor] how the bones [grow] in the womb of her who is with child, even so thou know not the work of God who does all.
American Standard Version
As thou knowest not what is the way of the wind, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child; even so thou knowest not the work of God who doeth all.
Amplified
Just as you do not know the way and path of the wind or how the bones are formed in the womb of a pregnant woman, even so you do not know the activity of God who makes all things.
Bible in Basic English
As you have no knowledge of the way of the wind, or of the growth of the bones in the body of her who is with child, even so you have no knowledge of the works of God who has made all.
Darby Translation
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, how the bones grow in the womb of her that is with child, even so thou knowest not the work of God who maketh all.
Julia Smith Translation
As thou wilt not know what the way of the spirit, as the bones in the womb of her being filled, so thou shalt not know the work of God who will make all.
King James 2000
As you know not what is the way of the wind, nor how the bones do grow in the womb of her that is with child: even so you know not the works of God who makes all.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Just as you do not know how the path of the wind [goes], nor how the bones [of a fetus] form in a mother's womb, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything.
Modern King James verseion
As you do not know what is the way of the spirit, as how the bones grow in the pregnant woman's womb; even so you do not know the works of God who makes all.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Now, like as thou knowest not the way of the wind, nor how the bones are filled in a mother's womb: Even so thou knowest not the works of God, which is the workmaster of all.
New Heart English Bible
As you do not know what is the way of the wind, nor how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child; even so you do not know the work of God who does all.
The Emphasized Bible
Just as thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, when the body is in the womb of her that is with child, even, so, canst thou not know the work of God, who maketh all.
Webster
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, nor the structure of the parts of conception in her that is with child: even so thou knowest not the works of God who maketh all.
World English Bible
As you don't know what is the way of the wind, nor how the bones grow in the womb of her who is with child; even so you don't know the work of God who does all.
Youngs Literal Translation
As thou knowest not what is the way of the spirit, How -- bones in the womb of the full one, So thou knowest not the work of God who maketh the whole.
Themes
Ignorance » Man's » Life mysterious
Man » Ignorance of » Life mysterious
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 11:5
Prayers for Ecclesiastes 11:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Living In The Light Of The Limits Of Human Knowledge
4 He who watches the wind will not sow, and he who observes the clouds will not reap. 5 Just as you do not know the path of the wind, or how the bones form in the womb of a pregnant woman, so you do not know the work of God who makes everything. 6 Sow your seed in the morning, and do not stop working until the evening; for you do not know which activity will succeed -- whether this one or that one, or whether both will prosper equally.
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Cross References
John 3:8
The wind blows wherever it will, and you hear the sound it makes, but do not know where it comes from and where it is going. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit."
Ecclesiastes 8:17
then I discerned all that God has done: No one really comprehends what happens on earth. Despite all human efforts to discover it, no one can ever grasp it. Even if a wise person claimed that he understood, he would not really comprehend it.
Job 5:9
He does great and unsearchable things, marvelous things without number;
Job 26:5-14
"The dead tremble -- those beneath the waters and all that live in them.
Job 36:24-33
Remember to extol his work, which people have praised in song.
Job 37:23
As for the Almighty, we cannot attain to him! He is great in power, but justice and abundant righteousness he does not oppress.
Job 38:4-30
"Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you possess understanding!
Psalm 40:5
O Lord, my God, you have accomplished many things; you have done amazing things and carried out your purposes for us. No one can thwart you! I want to declare them and talk about them, but they are too numerous to recount!
Psalm 92:5
How great are your works, O Lord! Your plans are very intricate!
Psalm 104:24
How many living things you have made, O Lord! You have exhibited great skill in making all of them; the earth is full of the living things you have made.
Psalm 139:13-16
Certainly you made my mind and heart; you wove me together in my mother's womb.
Ecclesiastes 7:24
Whatever has happened is beyond human understanding; it is far deeper than anyone can fathom.
Isaiah 40:28
Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is an eternal God, the creator of the whole earth. He does not get tired or weary; there is no limit to his wisdom.
Romans 11:33
Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how fathomless his ways!