Ecclesiastes 3:7

A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 3:7

BSB
a time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak,
AKJV
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
CPDV
A time to rend, and a time to sew. A time to be silent, and a time to speak.
ERV
a time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
NHEB
a time to tear, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
SMT
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to be silent, and a time to speak:

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 3:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 3:7
Summary
Tearing and mending, silence and speaking have appropriate moments.
Event
Listing communication and restoration timings
Estimated Time Period
c. 450 BC
Category
Wisdom