Parallel Verses
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 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
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.
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.
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 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.
Themes
God » People of general references to » Perfection of
Perfection » Some essential elements of » Perfection divine, of God
Interlinear
Yada`
'elohiym
do, make, wrought, deal, commit, offer, execute, keep, shew, prepare, work, do so, perform, get, dress, maker, maintain,
Usage: 0
`owlam
'ayin
Yacaph
Gara`
'elohiym
Yare'
References
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 3:14
Verse Info
Context Readings
No One Understands God's Mysterious Plan
13 and also that everyone should eat and drink, and find enjoyment in all his toil, for these things are a gift from God. 14 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. 15 Whatever exists now has already been, and whatever will be has already been; for God will seek to do again what has occurred in the past.
Names
Cross References
James 1:17
All generous giving and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or the slightest hint of change.
Psalm 33:11
The Lord's decisions stand forever; his plans abide throughout the ages.
Psalm 64:9
and all people will fear. They will proclaim what God has done, and reflect on his deeds.
Psalm 76:10
Certainly your angry judgment upon men will bring you praise; you reveal your anger in full measure.
Psalm 119:90-91
You demonstrate your faithfulness to all generations. You established the earth and it stood firm.
Proverbs 19:21
There are many plans in a person's mind, but it is the counsel of the Lord which will stand.
Proverbs 21:30
There is no wisdom and there is no understanding, and there is no counsel against the Lord.
Proverbs 30:6
Do not add to his words, lest he reprove you, and prove you to be a liar.
Ecclesiastes 5:7
Just as there is futility in many dreams, so also in many words. Therefore, fear God!
Ecclesiastes 7:18
It is best to take hold of one warning without letting go of the other warning; for the one who fears God will follow both warnings.
Ecclesiastes 8:12-13
Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and still live a long time, yet I know that it will go well with God-fearing people -- for they stand in fear before him.
Isaiah 10:12-15
But when the sovereign master finishes judging Mount Zion and Jerusalem, then I will punish the king of Assyria for what he has proudly planned and for the arrogant attitude he displays.
Isaiah 46:10
who announces the end from the beginning and reveals beforehand what has not yet occurred, who says, 'My plan will be realized, I will accomplish what I desire,'
Isaiah 59:18-19
He repays them for what they have done, dispensing angry judgment to his adversaries and punishing his enemies. He repays the coastlands.
Daniel 4:34-35
But at the end of the appointed time I, Nebuchadnezzar, looked up toward heaven, and my sanity returned to me. I extolled the Most High, and I praised and glorified the one who lives forever. For his authority is an everlasting authority, and his kingdom extends from one generation to the next.
Daniel 8:8
The male goat acted even more arrogantly. But no sooner had the large horn become strong than it was broken, and there arose four conspicuous horns in its place, extending toward the four winds of the sky.
Daniel 11:2-4
Now I will tell you the truth."Three more kings will arise for Persia. Then a fourth king will be unusually rich, more so than all who preceded him. When he has amassed power through his riches, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greece.
John 19:10-11
So Pilate said, "Do you refuse to speak to me? Don't you know I have the authority to release you, and to crucify you?"
John 19:28-37
After this Jesus, realizing that by this time everything was completed, said (in order to fulfill the scripture), "I am thirsty!"
Acts 2:23
this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.
Acts 4:28
to do as much as your power and your plan had decided beforehand would happen.
Acts 5:39
but if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them, or you may even be found fighting against God." He convinced them,
Romans 11:36
For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever! Amen.
Ephesians 3:11
This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Titus 1:2
in hope of eternal life, which God, who does not lie, promised before the ages began.
Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name, because you alone are holy? All nations will come and worship before you for your righteous acts have been revealed."