Ecclesiastes 5:8
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King James Version (modern wording)
If you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regards; and there be higher than they.
Ecclesiastes 5:8 (KJV)
American Standard Version
If thou seest the oppression of the poor, and the violent taking away of justice and righteousness in a province, marvel not at the matter: for one higher than the high regardeth; and there are higher than they.
Ecclesiastes 5:8 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.
Ecclesiastes 5:8 (BSB)
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What does Ecclesiastes 5:8 say?
Ecclesiastes 5:8 in modern King James wording reads: "If you see the oppression of the poor, and violent perverting of judgment and justice in a province, marvel not at the matter: for he that is higher than the highest regards; and there be higher than they."
Where is Ecclesiastes 5:8 found in the Bible?
Ecclesiastes 5:8 is verse 8 of chapter 5 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.
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