American Standard Version (ASV) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Amplified Bible (AMP) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Give a portion to seven, yes, even [divide it] to eight, for you know not what evil may come upon the earth.
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Common English Bible (CEB) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Give a portion to seven people, even to eight: you don’t know what disaster may come upon the land.
English Standard Version (ESV) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.
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Good News Translation (GNT) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Put your investments in several places—many places even—because you never know what kind of bad luck you are going to have in this world.
New Century Version (NCV) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Invest what you have in several different businesses, because you don’t know what disasters might happen.
New International Version (NIV) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.
New King James Version (NKJV) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Give a serving to seven, and also to eight,
For you do not know what evil will be on the earth.
New Living Translation (NLT) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Divide your gifts among many, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead.
Revised Standard Version (RSV) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Give a portion to seven, or even to eight,
for you know not what evil may happen on earth.
The Message Bible (MSG) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Don’t hoard your goods; spread them around.
Be a blessing to others. This could be your last night.
Updated King James Version (UKJV) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for you know not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Young’s Literal Translation (YLT) – Ecclesiastes 11:2 Give a portion to seven, and even to eight, For thou knowest not what evil is on the earth.
