Berean Standard Bible
“Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.”
Ecclesiastes 11 encourages bold, generous action in the face of uncertainty. The Teacher offers a piece of practical advice about giving.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Divide your portion among seven, or even eight, for you do not know what disaster may befall the land.
World English Bible (WEB)
Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; for you don’t know what evil will be on the earth.
King James Version (KJV)
Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Give a part to seven or even to eight, because you have no knowledge of the evil which will be on the earth.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Reparte á siete, y aun á ocho: porque no sabes el mal que vendrá sobre la tierra.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Reparte tus regalos entre muchos pues no sabes si tú mismo estarás mañana en necesidad.
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