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Berean Standard Bible

“Let your garments always be white, and never spare the oil for your head.”

Ecclesiastes 9:8

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Alongside his sober thoughts about death, the Teacher urges the reader to enjoy life as God's gift.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Let your garments always be white, and never spare the oil for your head.

World English Bible (WEB)

Let your garments be always white, and don’t let your head lack oil.

King James Version (KJV)

Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Let your clothing be white at all times, and let not your head be without oil.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

En todo tiempo sean blancos tus vestidos, y nunca falte ungüento sobre tu cabeza.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Usa buena ropa y un poquito de perfume.

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