Berean Standard Bible
“and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor—this is the gift of God.”
Ecclesiastes 3 famously says there is a season for everything under heaven, and the Teacher reflects on the puzzle of time and eternity. He admits he cannot see the whole picture of what God is doing.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor—this is the gift of God.
World English Bible (WEB)
Also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.
King James Version (KJV)
And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his labour, it is the gift of God.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And also that every man should eat and drink, and enjoy good in all his labor, is the gift of God.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
And for every man to take food and drink, and have joy in all his work, is a reward from God.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Y también que es don de Dios que todo hombre coma y beba, y goce el bien de toda su labor.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
segundo, que debe comer, beber y disfrutar del fruto de su trabajo, pues estos son dones de Dios.
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