Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:12

BSB

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live,

AKJV

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

CPDV

And I realize that there is nothing better than to rejoice, and to do well in this life.

ERV

I know that there is nothing better for them, than to rejoice, and to do good so long as they live.

NHEB

I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.

SMT

I knew that no good is in them, but to rejoice and to do good in his life.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 3:12

IknowH3045VerbthatthereisnogoodH2896inthembutforamantorejoiceH8055VerbandtodoH6213Verb goodH2896inhislifeH2416

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:12

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 3:12

Summary

Happiness comes from rejoicing and doing good deeds.

Event

Declaring the source of goodness

Estimated Time Period

c. 450 BC