Ecclesiastes 8:6

Ecclesiastes 8:6 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

6For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,

though a person may be weighed down by misery.

6For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a person’s trouble is heavy upon him.

6For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man’s trouble is heavy upon him.

6For there is a 8:6 Lit time and judgment.proper time and [appropriate] procedure for every delight,

Though mankind’s misery and trouble lies heavily upon him [who rebels against the king].

6For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him.

6There’s a proper time and way for people to do everything.

That’s true even though a person might be suffering greatly.