Ecclesiastes 8:9

All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 8:9

BSB
All this I have seen, applying my mind to every deed that is done under the sun; there is a time when one man lords it over another to his own detriment.
AKJV
All this have I seen, and applied my heart to every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man rules over another to his own hurt.
CPDV
I have considered all these things, and I have applied my heart to all the works which are being done under the sun. Sometimes one man rules over another to his own harm.
ERV
All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man hath power over another to his hurt.
NHEB
All this have I seen, and applied my mind to every work that is done under the sun. There is a time in which one man has power over another to his hurt.
SMT
All this I saw, and giving my heart to every work which was done under the sun: a time which man had power over man for evil to him.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 8:9

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 8:9

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Overview of Ecclesiastes 8:9
Summary
Power over others causes self-harm
Event
Observing ruling harms rulers
Estimated Time Period
c. 300-200 BC
Category
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