Parallel Verses

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

I considered also that whatsoever God doth, it continueth forever, and that nothing can be put unto it, nor taken from it: And that God doth it to the intent that men should fear him.

New American Standard Bible

I know that everything God does will remain forever; there is nothing to add to it and there is nothing to take from it, for God has so worked that men should fear Him.

King James Version

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.

Holman Bible

I know that all God does will last forever; there is no adding to it or taking from it. God works so that people will be in awe of Him.

International Standard Version

I have concluded that everything that God undertakes will last for eternity nothing can be added to it nor taken away from it and that God acts this way so that people will fear him.

A Conservative Version

I know that, whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it. And God has done it that men should fear before him.

American Standard Version

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it; and God hath done it, that men should fear before him.

Amplified

I know that whatever God does, it endures forever; nothing can be added to it nor can anything be taken from it, for God does it so that men will fear and worship Him [with awe-filled reverence, knowing that He is God].

Bible in Basic English

I am certain that whatever God does will be for ever. No addition may be made to it, nothing may be taken from it; and God has done it so that man may be in fear before him.

Darby Translation

I know that whatever God doeth, it shall be for ever; there is nothing to be added to it, nor anything to be taken from it; and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.

Julia Smith Translation

I knew that all which God will do it shall be forever: to it not to be added, and from it not to be taken away: and God doing they shall be afraid from his face.

King James 2000

I know that, whatsoever God does, it shall be forever: nothing can be added to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God does it, that men should fear before him.

Lexham Expanded Bible

I know everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it, and nothing can be taken from it, for God so acts that humans might stand in awe before him.

Modern King James verseion

I know that whatever God does, it shall be forever; nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; and God does it so that they fear before Him.

NET Bible

I also know that whatever God does will endure forever; nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken away from it. God has made it this way, so that men will fear him.

New Heart English Bible

I know that whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; and God has done it, that men should fear before him.

The Emphasized Bible

I know, that, whatsoever God doeth, the same, shall be age-abiding, unto it, there is nothing to add, and, from it, there is nothing to take away, - and, God, hath done it, that men should stand in awe before him.

Webster

I know that, whatever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be added to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.

World English Bible

I know that whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; and God has done it, that men should fear before him.

Youngs Literal Translation

I have known that all that God doth is to the age, to it nothing is to be added, and from it nothing is to be withdrawn; and God hath wrought that they do fear before Him.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

it shall be for ever
עלם עולם 
`owlam 
Usage: 438

can be put
יסף 
Yacaph 
Usage: 208

to it, nor any thing taken
גּרע 
Gara` 
Usage: 22

from it and God
אלהים 
'elohiym 
Usage: 2600

פּנים 
Paniym 
Usage: 2119

References

Context Readings

No One Understands God's Mysterious Plan

13 For all that a man eateth and drinketh, yea whatsoever a man enjoyeth of all his labor, the same is a gift of God. 14 I considered also that whatsoever God doth, it continueth forever, and that nothing can be put unto it, nor taken from it: And that God doth it to the intent that men should fear him. 15 The thing that hath been, is now; and the thing that is for to come, hath been afore time: for God restoreth again the thing that was past.



Cross References

James 1:17

Every good gift, and every perfect gift, is from above and cometh down from the father of light, with whom is no variableness, neither is he changed unto darkness.

Psalm 33:11

But the counsel of the LORD endureth, and the thoughts of his heart from generation to generation.

Psalm 64:9

And all men that see it shall say, "This hath God done!" For they shall perceive that it is his work.

Psalm 76:10

The fierceness of man shall turn to thy praise; and the fierceness of them shalt thou refrain.

Psalm 119:90-91

Thy truth also remaineth from one generation to another; thou hast laid the foundation of the earth, and it abideth.

Proverbs 19:21

There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD shall stand.

Proverbs 21:30

There is no wisdom, there is no understanding, there is no counsel against the LORD.

Proverbs 30:6

Put thou nothing therefore unto his words, lest he reprove thee, and thou be found as a liar.

Ecclesiastes 5:7

And why? Whereas are many dreams and many words, there are also divers vanities: but look that thou fear God.

Ecclesiastes 7:18

It is good for thee to take hold of this, and not to let that go out of thy hand. For he that feareth God shall escape them all.

Ecclesiastes 8:12-13

But though an evil person offend a hundredth times, and have a long life: yet am I sure, that it shall go well with them that fear God, because they have him before their eyes.

Isaiah 10:12-15

Wherefore the LORD sayeth: As soon as I have performed my whole work upon the hill of Zion and Jerusalem, then will I also visit the noble and stout king of Assyria, with his wisdom and pride."

Isaiah 46:10

In the beginning of a thing, I show the end thereof: and I tell before, things that are not yet come to pass. With one word is my device accomplished, and fulfilleth all my pleasure.

Isaiah 59:18-19

like as when a man goeth forth wrothfully to recompense his enemies, and to be avenged of his adversaries. Namely, that he might recompense and reward the Islands,

Daniel 4:34-35

When this time was past, I, Nebuchadnezzar, lift up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding was restored unto me again. Then gave I thanks to the highest. I magnified and praised him that liveth for evermore, whose power endureth alway, and his kingdom from one generation to another:

Daniel 8:8

The goat waxed exceedingly great, and when he was at the strongest, his great horn was broken also. Then grew there another four such like in the stead, toward the four winds of the heaven.

Daniel 11:2-4

and now will I show thee the truth. Behold, there shall stand up yet three kings in Persia, but the fourth shall be far richer than they all. And when he is in the chiefest power of his riches, he shall provoke every man against the realm of Greekland.

John 19:10-11

Then said Pilate unto him, "Speakest thou not unto me? Knowest thou not that I have power to crucify thee, and have power to loose thee?"

John 19:28-37

After that, when Jesus perceived that all things were performed, that the scripture might be fulfilled, he said, "I thirst."

Acts 2:23

him have ye taken by the hands of unrighteous persons, after he was delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, and have crucified and slain him whom God hath raised up:

Acts 4:28

for to do whatsoever thy hand and thy counsel determined before to be done.

Acts 5:39

but and if it be of God, ye cannot destroy it, lest haply ye be found to strive against God."

Romans 11:36

For of him, and through him, and for him are all things. To him be glory forever Amen.

Ephesians 3:11

according to that eternal purpose, which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord,

Titus 1:2

which is after godliness upon the hope of eternal life; which life God, that cannot lie, hath promised before the world began:

Revelation 15:4

Who shall not fear, o Lord, and glorify thy name? For thou only art holy, and all gentiles shall come and worship before thee, for thy judgments are made manifest."

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