NET Bible
"For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim."
— Ecclesiastes 8:6, NET Bible
“Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.”
“for to every purpose there is a time and judgment; because the misery of man is great upon him: ”
“For there is a time and procedure for every purpose, although the misery of man is heavy on him.”
“There is a time and opportunity for every business, and great affliction for man:”
“For every purpose there is a time and a decision, because the sorrow of man is great in him.”
“Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.”
Do not rush out of the king’s presence in haste– do not delay when the matter is unpleasant, for he can do whatever he pleases.
Surely the king’s authority is absolute; no one can say to him,“What are you doing?”
Whoever obeys his command will not experience harm, and a wise person knows the proper time and procedure.
For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression of the king is severe upon his victim.
Surely no one knows the future, and no one can tell another person what will happen.
Just as no one has power over the wind to restrain it, so no one has power over the day of his death. Just as no one can be discharged during the battle, so wickedness cannot rescue the wicked.
While applying my mind to everything that happens in this world, I have seen all this: Sometimes one person dominates other people to their harm.