Berean Standard Bible
“Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.”
Ecclesiastes 11 encourages bold, generous action in the face of uncertainty and then turns to reflect on the joy of life before old age. The Teacher moves toward the closing chapter on remembering the Creator.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Light is sweet, and it pleases the eyes to see the sun.
World English Bible (WEB)
Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to see the sun.
King James Version (KJV)
Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun:
American Standard Version (ASV)
Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Truly the light is sweet, and it is good for the eyes to see the sun.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Suave ciertamente es la luz, y agradable á los ojos ver el sol:
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Maravilloso es estar vivo.
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