Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
I have concluded that the only worthwhile thing for them is to take pleasure in doing good in life;
New American Standard Bible
I know that there is
King James Version
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
Holman Bible
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and enjoy the
A Conservative Version
I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.
American Standard Version
I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live.
Amplified
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and to do good as long as they live;
Bible in Basic English
I am certain that there is nothing better for a man than to be glad, and to do good while life is in him.
Darby Translation
I know that there is nothing good for them but to rejoice and to do well in their life;
Julia Smith Translation
I knew that no good is in them, but to rejoice and to do good in his life.
King James 2000
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
Lexham Expanded Bible
So I realized that there is {nothing better} for them than to {rejoice and enjoy themselves} during their lives.
Modern King James verseion
I know that there is no good in them, but to rejoice and to do good in his life.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
So I perceived, that in these things there is nothing better for a man, then to be merry and to do well so long as he liveth.
NET Bible
I have concluded that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to enjoy themselves as long as they live,
New Heart English Bible
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.
The Emphasized Bible
I know that there is no blessedness in them, - save to be glad, and to do well with one's life.
Webster
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
World English Bible
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.
Youngs Literal Translation
I have known that there is no good for them except to rejoice and to do good during their life,
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 3:12
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Context Readings
No One Understands God's Mysterious Plan
11 He made everything appropriate in its time. He also placed eternity within them yet, no person can fully comprehend what God is doing from beginning to end. 12 I have concluded that the only worthwhile thing for them is to take pleasure in doing good in life; 13 moreover, every person should eat, drink, and enjoy the benefits of everything that he undertakes, since it is a gift from God.
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Cross References
Psalm 37:3
Trust in the LORD and do good. Dwell in the land and feed on faithfulness.
Ecclesiastes 3:22
I concluded that it is worthwhile for people to find joy in their accomplishments, because that is their inheritance, since who can see what will exist after them?
Deuteronomy 28:63
Just as the LORD delighted to prosper and increase you, so now the LORD will delight to destroy, exterminate, and banish you from the land that you are about to enter to possess."
Ecclesiastes 9:7-9
Go ahead and enjoy your meals as you eat. Drink your wine with a joyful attitude, because God already has approved your actions.
Isaiah 64:5
You come to the aid of those who gladly do what's right, To those who remember you in your ways. See, you were angry, and we sinned against them for a long time, but we will be saved.
Luke 11:41
So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you.
Acts 20:35
In every way I showed you that by working hard like this we should help the weak and remember the words that the Lord Jesus himself said, "It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Philippians 4:4-9
Keep on rejoicing in the Lord at all times. I will say it again: Keep on rejoicing!
1 Thessalonians 5:15-16
Make sure that no one pays back evil for evil. Instead, always pursue what is good for each other and for everyone else.
1 Timothy 6:18
They are to do good, to be rich in good actions, to be generous, and to share.