Parallel Verses
A Conservative Version
And moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there, and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.
New American Standard Bible
Furthermore, I have seen under the sun that in the place of justice there is
King James Version
And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.
Holman Bible
I also observed under the sun: there is wickedness at the place of judgment and there is wickedness at the place of righteousness.
International Standard Version
I also examined on earth: where the halls of justice were supposed to be, there was lawlessness; and where the righteous were supposed to be, there was lawlessness. 17I told myself, "God will judge both the righteous and the wicked, because there is a time set to judge every event and every work."
American Standard Version
And moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.
Amplified
Moreover, I have seen under the sun that in the place of justice there is wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness.
Bible in Basic English
And again, I saw under the sun, in the place of the judges, that evil was there; and in the place of righteousness, that evil was there.
Darby Translation
And moreover I saw under the sun, that in the place of judgment, wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, wickedness was there.
Julia Smith Translation
And yet I saw under the sun the place of judgment, there the unjust one; and the place of the just one, there the unjust one.
King James 2000
And moreover I saw under the sun the place of justice, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.
Lexham Expanded Bible
I saw something else under the sun: instead of justice [there was] evil; instead of righteousness [there was] wickedness.
Modern King James verseion
And again I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Moreover, I saw under the sun ungodliness in the stead of judgment, and iniquity instead of righteousness.
NET Bible
I saw something else on earth: In the place of justice, there was wickedness, and in the place of fairness, there was wickedness.
New Heart English Bible
Moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.
The Emphasized Bible
Then, again, I saw under the sun, the place of justice, that there was lawlessness, and, the place of righteousness, that there was lawlessness.
Webster
And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.
World English Bible
Moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there; and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there.
Youngs Literal Translation
And again, I have seen under the sun the place of judgment -- there is the wicked; and the place of righteousness -- there is the wicked.
Interlinear
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References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 3:16
Verse Info
Context Readings
God's Mysterious Plan Allows Injustice To Exist In The World
15 That which is, has been long ago, and that which is to be, has long ago been. And God seeks again that which has passed away. 16 And moreover I saw under the sun, in the place of justice, that wickedness was there, and in the place of righteousness, that wickedness was there. 17 I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous man and the wicked man, for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
Cross References
Ecclesiastes 5:8
If thou see the oppression of a poor man, and the violent wresting of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter. For [a man] higher than the high is observing, and there are higher [men] than they.
1 Kings 21:9-21
And she wrote in the letters, saying, Proclaim a fast, and set Naboth on high among the people.
Psalm 58:1-2
Do ye indeed speak righteousness in silence? Do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men?
Psalm 82:2-5
How long will ye judge unjustly, and respect the persons of the wicked? Selah.
Psalm 94:21-22
They gather themselves together against the soul of a righteous man, and condemn innocent blood.
Isaiah 59:14
And justice is turned away backward, and righteousness stands afar off. For truth has fallen in the street, and uprightness cannot enter.
Micah 2:2
And they covet fields, and seize them, and houses, and take them away. And they oppress a man and his house, even a man and his heritage.
Micah 7:3
Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently. The ruler asks, and the judge [is ready] for a bribe. And the great man, he utters the evil desire of his soul. Thus they weave it together.
Zephaniah 3:3
Her rulers in the midst of her are roaring lions. Her judges are evening wolves. They leave nothing till the morrow.
Matthew 26:59
Now the chief priests and the elders and the whole council sought FALSE testimony against Jesus, so that they might put him to death,
Acts 23:3
Then Paul said to him, God is going to smite thee, a whitewashed wall. Thou even sit judging me according to the law, and violating law, thou command me to be struck?
James 2:6
But ye have dishonored the poor man. Do not the rich exploit you, and they themselves drag you into courts?