Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version They seldom reflect on the days of their life, because God keeps them occupied with gladness of heart. New Living Translation God keeps such people so busy enjoying life that they take no time to brood over the past. English Standard Version For he will not much remember the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with joy in his heart. Berean Standard Bible For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart. King James Bible For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart. New King James Version For he will not dwell unduly on the days of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart. New American Standard Bible For he will not often call to mind the years of his life, because God keeps him busy with the joy of his heart. NASB 1995 For he will not often consider the years of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the gladness of his heart. NASB 1977 For he will not often consider the years of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the gladness of his heart. Legacy Standard Bible For he will not remember much the days of his life because God allows him to occupy himself with the gladness of his heart. Amplified Bible For he will not often consider the [troubled] days of his life, because God keeps him occupied and focused on the joy of his heart [and the tranquility of God indwells him]. Christian Standard Bible for he does not often consider the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart. Holman Christian Standard Bible for he does not often consider the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart. American Standard Version For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart. Contemporary English Version God will keep you so happy that you won't have time to worry about each day. English Revised Version For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart. GOD'S WORD® Translation These people won't give much thought to their brief lives because God keeps them occupied with the joy in their hearts. Good News Translation Since God has allowed us to be happy, we will not worry too much about how short life is. International Standard Version For he will not brood much over the days of his life, since God will keep him occupied with the joys of his heart. Majority Standard Bible For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart. NET Bible For he does not think much about the fleeting days of his life because God keeps him preoccupied with the joy he derives from his activity. New Heart English Bible For he shall not often reflect on the days of his life; because God occupies him with the joy of his heart. Webster's Bible Translation For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answereth him in the joy of his heart. World English Bible For he shall not often reflect on the days of his life, because God occupies him with the joy of his heart. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor he does not much remember the days of his life, for God is answering through the joy of his heart. Young's Literal Translation For he doth not much remember the days of his life, for God is answering through the joy of his heart. Smith's Literal Translation For he shall not much remember the days of his life; for God humbles him in the gladness of his heart. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor he shall not much remember the days of his life, because God entertaineth his heart with delight, Catholic Public Domain Version New American Bible For they will hardly dwell on the shortness of life, because God lets them busy themselves with the joy of their heart. New Revised Standard Version For they will scarcely brood over the days of their lives, because God keeps them occupied with the joy of their hearts. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor he shall remember no more the days of his life; because God will keep him busy with the joy of his heart. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because he will not much remember the days of his life, because God occupies him with the joy of his heart OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For let him remember the days of his life that they are not many; for God answereth him in the joy of his heart. Brenton Septuagint Translation For he shall not much remember the days of his life; for God troubles him in the mirth of his heart. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Futility of Wealth…19Furthermore, God has given riches and wealth to every man, and He has enabled him to enjoy them, to accept his lot, and to rejoice in his labor. This is a gift from God. 20For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart. Cross References Philippians 4:11-13 I am not saying this out of need, for I have learned to be content regardless of my circumstances. / I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. In any and every situation I have learned the secret of being filled and being hungry, of having plenty and having need. / I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength. 1 Timothy 6:6-8 Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain. / For we brought nothing into the world, so we cannot carry anything out of it. / But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these. Matthew 6:25-34 Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? / Look at the birds of the air: They do not sow or reap or gather into barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? / Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life? ... James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. Psalm 90:14-15 Satisfy us in the morning with Your loving devotion, that we may sing for joy and be glad all our days. / Make us glad for as many days as You have afflicted us, for as many years as we have seen evil. Proverbs 15:15 All the days of the oppressed are bad, but a cheerful heart has a continual feast. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Rejoice at all times. / Pray without ceasing. / Give thanks in every circumstance, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. Psalm 4:7-8 You have filled my heart with more joy than when grain and new wine abound. / I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety. Colossians 3:15-17 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful. / Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. / And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Psalm 16:11 You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand. 1 Peter 1:8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy, Isaiah 65:14 My servants will shout for joy with a glad heart, but you will cry out with a heavy heart and wail with a broken spirit. John 15:11 I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. Psalm 21:6 For You grant him blessings forever; You cheer him with joy in Your presence. Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Treasury of Scripture For he shall not much remember the days of his life; because God answers him in the joy of his heart. for he shall not much remember Psalm 37:16 A little that a righteous man hath is better than the riches of many wicked. because Deuteronomy 28:8-12,47 The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee… Psalm 4:6,7 There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us… Isaiah 64:5 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou art wroth; for we have sinned: in those is continuance, and we shall be saved. Jump to Previous Consider Gladness Heart Joy Keeps Life Occupied Often Reflect Reflects Remember Seldom ThoughtJump to Next Consider Gladness Heart Joy Keeps Life Occupied Often Reflect Reflects Remember Seldom ThoughtEcclesiastes 5 1. vanities in divine service8. in murmuring against oppression 9. and in riches 18. Joy in riches is the gift of God. For a man seldom considers The phrase "seldom considers" suggests a rarity in deep reflection or contemplation. In the Hebrew text, the word used here implies a lack of frequent or earnest consideration. This can be understood as a commentary on human nature, where individuals often become engrossed in the immediate and tangible aspects of life, neglecting deeper existential reflections. Historically, this reflects the human tendency to focus on daily tasks and concerns, often at the expense of spiritual or philosophical contemplation. the days of his life because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart
Hebrew Forכִּ֚י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction [a man] seldom לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no considers יִזְכֹּ֖ר (yiz·kōr) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2142: To mark, to remember, to mention, to be male the days יְמֵ֣י (yə·mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 3117: A day of his life, חַיָּ֑יו (ḥay·yāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2416: Alive, raw, fresh, strong, life because כִּ֧י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction God הָאֱלֹהִ֛ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative keeps him occupied מַעֲנֶ֖ה (ma·‘ă·neh) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6031: To be bowed down or afflicted with the joy בְּשִׂמְחַ֥ת (bə·śim·ḥaṯ) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 8057: Blithesomeness, glee of his heart. לִבּֽוֹ׃ (lib·bōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3820: The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre Links Ecclesiastes 5:20 NIVEcclesiastes 5:20 NLT Ecclesiastes 5:20 ESV Ecclesiastes 5:20 NASB Ecclesiastes 5:20 KJV Ecclesiastes 5:20 BibleApps.com Ecclesiastes 5:20 Biblia Paralela Ecclesiastes 5:20 Chinese Bible Ecclesiastes 5:20 French Bible Ecclesiastes 5:20 Catholic Bible OT Poetry: Ecclesiastes 5:20 For he shall not often reflect (Ecclesiast. Ec Ecc Eccles.) |
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