Ecclesiastes 3:6

A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:6

BSB
a time to search and a time to count as lost, a time to keep and a time to discard,
AKJV
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
CPDV
A time to gain, and a time to lose. A time to keep, and a time to cast away.
ERV
a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
NHEB
a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
SMT
A time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to watch, and a time to cast away.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 3:6
Summary
Acquiring and losing, retaining and discarding have seasons.
Event
Opposing material transactions
Estimated Time Period
c. 450 BC
Category
Wisdom