Ecclesiastes 8:6

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression ¹  of the king ²  is severe upon his victim. ³ 

biblegateway Ecc 8:6

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him.

biblegateway Ecc 8:6

For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man’s trouble is heavy upon him.

biblegateway Ecc 8:6

Yes, there is a time and a way for everything, even as people’s troubles lie heavily upon them.

biblegateway Ecc 8:6

Yes, there's a right time and way for everything, even though, unfortunately, we miss it for the most part.

SABDAweb Ecc 8:6

For every purpose there is a time and a decision, because the sorrow of man is great in him.

bibleoremus Ecc 8:6

For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.

biblegateway Ecc 8:6

Because for every matter there is a time and judgment, Though the misery of man increases greatly.

biblegateway Ecc 8:6

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, for the oppression ¹  of the king ²  is severe upon his victim. ³ 

¹ tn Heb “evil”; or “misery.”

² tn Heb “the man.”

³ tn Heb “upon him.”