Ecclesiastes 11:4

He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 11:4

BSB
He who watches the wind will fail to sow, and he who observes the clouds will fail to reap.
AKJV
He that observes the wind shall not sow; and he that regards the clouds shall not reap.
CPDV
Whoever heeds the wind will not sow. And whoever considers the clouds will never reap.
ERV
He that observeth the wind shall not sow; and he that regardeth the clouds shall not reap.
NHEB
He who observes the wind won't sow; and he who regards the clouds won't reap.
SMT
He watching the wind shall not sow; and he looking in the clouds, shall not reap.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 11:4

HethatobservethH8104VerbthewindH7307Noun FeminineshallnotsowH2232VerbandhethatregardethH7200VerbthecloudsH5645Noun MasculineshallnotreapH7114Verb

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 11:4

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 11:4
Summary
Excessive caution prevents productive work
Event
Warning about excessive deliberation
Estimated Time Period
c. 300 BC
Category
Wisdom