Ecclesiastes 9:8

Ecclesiastes 9:8 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8Always be clothed in white, and always anoint your head with oil.

8See that your clothes are white all the time, and that there is no lack of oil on your head.

8Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.

8Let your garments always be white,

and never spare the oil for your head.

8Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.

8At all times let thy garments be white, and let not oyle be lacking vpon thine head.

8Let your garments be always white, and don’t let your head lack oil.

8Always wear white clothes to show you are happy. Anoint your head with olive oil.

8Always dress yourself well in good clothes. Use as much sweet oil as you need on your head.

8At all times let your garments be white, and do not let oil be lacking on your head.