Ecclesiastes 3:17

I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:17

BSB
I said in my heart, "God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every deed."
AKJV
I said in my heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
CPDV
And I said in my heart: "God will judge the just and the impious, and then the time for each matter shall be."
ERV
I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.
NHEB
I said in my heart, "God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work."
SMT
I said in my heart, The just one and the unjust one, God will judge: for a time for every inclination and for every work there.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:17

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 3:17
Summary
God will ultimately judge the righteous and the wicked.
Event
Affirming future divine judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 450 BC
Category
Judgment