Berean Standard Bible
“Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.”
Ecclesiastes 11 encourages generosity and bold action despite life's uncertainties, since no one can predict what will happen. Grain trade by ship was a risky business in the ancient world.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
World English Bible (WEB)
Cast your bread on the waters; for you shall find it after many days.
King James Version (KJV)
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Put out your bread on the face of the waters; for after a long time it will come back to you again.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
ECHA tu pan sobre las aguas; que después de muchos días lo hallarás.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Sé generoso en dar, pues más tarde volverán a ti tus regalos.
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