Ecclesiastes 8:6 asv — for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:

American Standard Version

"for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him: "

— Ecclesiastes 8:6, American Standard Version

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Ecclesiastes 8 — Context

3

Be not hasty to go out of his presence; persist not in an evil thing: for he doeth whatsoever pleaseth him.

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For the king’s word hath power; and who may say unto him, What doest thou?

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Whoso keepeth the commandment shall know no evil thing; and a wise man’s heart discerneth time and judgment:

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for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him:

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for he knoweth not that which shall be; for who can tell him how it shall be?

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There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power over the day of death; and there is no discharge in war: neither shall wickedness deliver him that is given to it.

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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.

Ecclesiastes 8:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ecclesiastes 8:6 say?
Ecclesiastes 8:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him: ”
Where is Ecclesiastes 8:6 in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 8:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 8, verse 6.
Who wrote Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes is traditionally attributed to Solomon (traditional; identified as "the Preacher, son of David"). It was written c. 940 BC.
What is the book of Ecclesiastes about?
Ecclesiastes is a candid meditation on life "under the sun" — its pleasures, its pains, and its apparent vanity. The Preacher tries wisdom, wealth, work, and pleasure, finds them all empty without God, and concludes that fearing God and keeping his commandments is the whole of man.
What are the major themes of Ecclesiastes?
Ecclesiastes explores themes including Vanity, Time, Meaning, Fear of God, Mortality. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ecclesiastes 8:6.
What translation should I read Ecclesiastes 8:6 in?
Ecclesiastes 8:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ecclesiastes 8:6?
Ecclesiastes 8:6 reads (ASV): “for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him: ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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