Ecclesiastes 3:22

Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:22

BSB
I have seen that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot. For who can bring him to see what will come after him?
AKJV
Why I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?
CPDV
And I have discovered nothing to be better than for a man to rejoice in his work: for this is his portion. And who shall add to him, so that he may know the things that will occur after him?
ERV
Wherefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him back to see what shall be after him?
NHEB
Therefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who can bring him to see what will be after him?
SMT
And I saw that no good more than that man shall rejoice in his works; for this is his portion: for who shall bring him to look upon what shall be after him?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 3:22

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:22

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Overview of Ecclesiastes 3:22
Summary
Finding satisfaction in one's work is the best available good.
Event
Concluding with practical wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 450 BC
Category
Wisdom