Ecclesiastes 8:5

Whoso keepeth the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerneth both time and judgment.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 8:5

BSB
Whoever keeps his command will come to no harm, and a wise heart knows the right time and procedure.
AKJV
Whoever keeps the commandment shall feel no evil thing: and a wise man's heart discerns both time and judgment.
CPDV
Whoever keeps the commandment will not experience evil. The heart of a wise man understands the time to respond.
ERV
Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man's heart discerneth time and judgment:
NHEB
Whoever keeps the commandment shall not come to harm, and his wise heart will know the time and procedure.
SMT
He watching the command knew no evil word: and time and judgment the wise one will know.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 8:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 8:5
Summary
Obedience avoids harm, wisdom perceives seasons
Event
Stating benefits of obedience
Estimated Time Period
c. 300-200 BC
Category
Teaching