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Berean Standard Bible

“For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart.”

Ecclesiastes 5:20

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Study note

After describing both the frustrations and the gifts of daily life, the Teacher ends the chapter with a note of calm. He has said that enjoying one's work is God's gift.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart.

World English Bible (WEB)

For he shall not often reflect on the days of his life; because God occupies him with the joy of his heart.

King James Version (KJV)

For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart.

American Standard Version (ASV)

For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth [him] in the joy of his heart.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

He will not give much thought to the days of his life; because God lets him be taken up with the joy of his heart.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Porque no se acordará mucho de los días de su vida; pues Dios le responderá con alegría de su corazón.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

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