Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I said to myself, “God will bring into judgment both the righteous and the wicked, for there will be a time for every activity, a time to judge every deed.” New Living Translation I said to myself, “In due season God will judge everyone, both good and bad, for all their deeds.” English Standard Version I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for there is a time for every matter and for every work. Berean Standard Bible I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every deed.” King James Bible I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. New King James Version I said in my heart, “God shall judge the righteous and the wicked, For there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.” New American Standard Bible I said to myself, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked,” for a time for every matter and for every deed is there. NASB 1995 I said to myself, “God will judge both the righteous man and the wicked man,” for a time for every matter and for every deed is there. NASB 1977 I said to myself, “God will judge both the righteous man and the wicked man,” for a time for every matter and for every deed is there. Legacy Standard Bible I said in my heart, “God will judge both the righteous man and the wicked man,” for a time for every matter and for every work is there. Amplified Bible I said to myself, “God will judge both the righteous and the wicked,” for there is a time [appointed] for every matter and for every deed. Christian Standard Bible I said to myself, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every work.” Holman Christian Standard Bible I said to myself, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every work.” American Standard Version I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. Contemporary English Version So I told myself that God has set a time and a place for everything. He will judge everyone, both the wicked and the good. English Revised Version I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. GOD'S WORD® Translation I thought to myself, "God will judge righteous people as well as wicked people, because there is a specific time for every activity and every work that is done." Good News Translation I told myself, "God is going to judge the righteous and the evil alike, because every thing, every action, will happen at its own set time." International Standard Version I told myself, "God will judge both the righteous and the wicked, because there is a time set to judge every event and every work." Majority Standard Bible I said in my heart, ?God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every deed.? NET Bible I thought to myself, "God will judge both the righteous and the wicked; for there is an appropriate time for every activity, and there is a time of judgment for every deed. New Heart English Bible I said in my heart, "God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work." Webster's Bible Translation I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. World English Bible I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI said in my heart, “The righteous and the wicked God judges, for a time [is] to every matter and for every work there.” Young's Literal Translation I said in my heart, 'The righteous and the wicked doth God judge, for a time is to every matter and for every work there.' Smith's Literal Translation I said in my heart, The just one and the unjust one, God will judge: for a time for every inclination and for every work there. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I said in my heart: God shall judge both the just and the wicked, and then shall be the time of every thing. Catholic Public Domain Version And I said in my heart: “God will judge the just and the impious, and then the time for each matter shall be.” New American Bible I said in my heart, both the just and the wicked God will judge, since a time is set for every affair and for every work. New Revised Standard Version I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for he has appointed a time for every matter, and for every work. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI said in my heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time for every purpose and for every work. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I said in my heart:" the righteous and the wicked God judges, because there is a time for every matter and every work" OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I said in my heart: 'The righteous and the wicked God will judge; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And I said in my heart, God will judge the righteous and the ungodly: for there is a time there for every action and for every work. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context From Dust to Dust16Furthermore, I saw under the sun that in the place of judgment there is wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness. 17I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every deed.” 18I said to myself, “As for the sons of men, God tests them so that they may see for themselves that they are but beasts.”… Cross References Romans 2:6-8 God “will repay each one according to his deeds.” / To those who by perseverance in doing good seek glory, honor, and immortality, He will give eternal life. / But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow wickedness, there will be wrath and anger. 2 Corinthians 5:10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive his due for the things done in the body, whether good or bad. Revelation 20:12 And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne. And books were opened, and one of them was the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their deeds, as recorded in the books. Matthew 25:31-46 When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the angels with Him, He will sit on His glorious throne. / All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left. ... Acts 17:31 For He has set a day when He will judge the world with justice by the Man He has appointed. He has given proof of this to everyone by raising Him from the dead.” Hebrews 9:27 Just as man is appointed to die once, and after that to face judgment, James 5:9 Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door! 1 Peter 4:5 But they will have to give an account to Him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done. John 5:28-29 Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice / and come out—those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment. Psalm 96:13 before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness. Psalm 98:9 before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity. Daniel 12:2 And many who sleep in the dust of the earth will awake, some to everlasting life, but others to shame and everlasting contempt. Isaiah 3:13-14 The LORD arises to contend; He stands to judge the people. / The LORD brings this charge against the elders and leaders of His people: “You have devoured the vineyard; the plunder of the poor is in your houses. Malachi 3:18 So you will again distinguish between the righteous and the wicked, between those who serve God and those who do not.” Treasury of Scripture I said in my heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. said Ecclesiastes 1:16 I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge. Ecclesiastes 2:1 I said in mine heart, Go to now, I will prove thee with mirth, therefore enjoy pleasure: and, behold, this also is vanity. God Ecclesiastes 12:14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil. Genesis 18:25 That be far from thee to do after this manner, to slay the righteous with the wicked: and that the righteous should be as the wicked, that be far from thee: Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Psalm 98:9 Before the LORD; for he cometh to judge the earth: with righteousness shall he judge the world, and the people with equity. for Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: Jeremiah 29:10,11 For thus saith the LORD, That after seventy years be accomplished at Babylon I will visit you, and perform my good word toward you, in causing you to return to this place… Daniel 11:40 And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over. Jump to Previous Activity Appointed Bad Deed Good Heart Judge Judgment Matter Purpose Righteous Thought Time Wicked WorkJump to Next Activity Appointed Bad Deed Good Heart Judge Judgment Matter Purpose Righteous Thought Time Wicked WorkEcclesiastes 3 1. by the necessary change of times, vanity is added to human travail11. is an excellence in God's works 16. as for man, God shall judge his works hereafter, though here he be like a beast I said in my heart This phrase reflects an introspective moment, indicating a deep, personal conviction or realization. In biblical literature, the "heart" often represents the center of thought and emotion. This internal dialogue suggests a moment of wisdom or revelation, akin to the psalmists who often speak to their own souls (Psalm 42:5). God will judge the righteous and the wicked since there is a time for every activity and every deed Persons / Places / Events 1. SolomonTraditionally considered the author of Ecclesiastes, Solomon was the king of Israel known for his wisdom. He reflects on the nature of life and God's judgment. 2. God The ultimate judge who will evaluate the actions of both the righteous and the wicked. 3. The Righteous and the Wicked Represents all of humanity, divided by their moral and spiritual alignment with God's will. 4. Judgment The event or process where God evaluates human actions, determining their moral and spiritual value. 5. Time A recurring theme in Ecclesiastes, emphasizing the divine order and timing for every event and action under heaven. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is the ultimate judge, and His timing is perfect. We can trust that He will bring justice in His time. Moral Accountability Every action, whether righteous or wicked, is subject to God's judgment. This should encourage us to live with integrity and righteousness. The Certainty of Judgment Judgment is not a possibility but a certainty. This should motivate us to examine our lives and align them with God's will. The Role of Time in God's Plan Understanding that there is a time for every activity can help us trust in God's timing and plan for our lives. Living with an Eternal Perspective Knowing that our deeds will be judged should inspire us to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on what truly matters.(17) A time there--viz., with God. In this verse a judgment after this life is clearly spoken of, but not yet asserted as a conclusion definitely adopted, but only as a belief of the writer's conflicting with the doubts expressed in the following verses. "1 said in mine heart," with which Ecclesiastes 3:17-18 both begin, conveys the idea, "I thought," and yet again I thought." The writer returns again to speak of the punishment of the wicked in Ecclesiastes 8:15; Ecclesiastes 11:9.Verse 17. - I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked. In view of the injustice that prevails in earthly tribunals, Koheleth takes comfort in the thought that there is retribution in store for every man. when God shall award sentence according to deserts. God is a righteous Judge strong and patient, and his decisions are infallible. Future judgment is here plainly stated, as it is at the final conclusion (Ecclesiastes 11:14). They who refuse to credit the writer with belief in this great doctrine resort to the theory of interpolation and alteration in order to account for the language in this and analogous passages. There can be no doubt that the present text has hitherto always been regarded as genuine, and that it does clearly assert future retribution, though not so much as a conclusion firmly established, but rather as a belief which may explain anomalies and afford comfort under trying circumstances. For there is a time there for every purpose and for every work. The adverb rendered "there" (שָׁם, sham) is placed emphatically, at the end of the sentence. Thus the Septuagint, "There is a reason for every action, and for every work there (ἐκεῖ)." Many take it to mean" in the other world," and Plumptre cites Eurip., 'Med.,' 1073 - Ἐνδαιμονοῖτον ἀλλ ἐκεῖ τὰ δ ἐνθάδε "All good be with you! but it must be there; Hebrew Iאֲנִי֙ (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I said אָמַ֤רְתִּֽי (’ā·mar·tî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 559: To utter, say in my heart, בְּלִבִּ֔י (bə·lib·bî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre “God הָאֱלֹהִ֑ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative will judge יִשְׁפֹּ֖ט (yiš·pōṭ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 8199: To judge, pronounce sentence, to vindicate, punish, to govern, to litigate the righteous הַצַּדִּיק֙ (haṣ·ṣad·dîq) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6662: Just, righteous and וְאֶת־ (wə·’eṯ-) Conjunctive waw | Direct object marker Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case the wicked, הָ֣רָשָׁ֔ע (hā·rā·šā‘) Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 7563: Wrong, an, bad person since כִּי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction there is a time עֵ֣ת (‘êṯ) Noun - common singular Strong's 6256: Time, now, when for every לְכָל־ (lə·ḵāl) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every activity חֵ֔פֶץ (ḥê·p̄eṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2656: Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter and every כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every deed.” הַֽמַּעֲשֶׂ֖ה (ham·ma·‘ă·śeh) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4639: An action, a transaction, activity, a product, property Links Ecclesiastes 3:17 NIVEcclesiastes 3:17 NLT Ecclesiastes 3:17 ESV Ecclesiastes 3:17 NASB Ecclesiastes 3:17 KJV Ecclesiastes 3:17 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 3:17 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 3:17 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 3:17 French Bible Ecclesiastes 3:17 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 3:17 I said in my heart God will (Ecclesiast. 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