Ecclesiastes 6:2

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KJV

King James Version (modern wording)

A man to whom God has given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wants nothing for his soul of all that he desires, yet God gives him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eats it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

Ecclesiastes 6:2 (KJV)

ASV

American Standard Version

a man to whom God giveth riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacketh nothing for his soul of all that he desireth, yet God giveth him not power to eat thereof, but an alien eateth it; this is vanity, and it is an evil disease.

Ecclesiastes 6:2 (ASV)

BSB

Berean Standard Bible

God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires; but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a grievous affliction.

Ecclesiastes 6:2 (BSB)

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What does Ecclesiastes 6:2 say?

Ecclesiastes 6:2 in modern King James wording reads: "A man to whom God has given riches, wealth, and honour, so that he wants nothing for his soul of all that he desires, yet God gives him not power to eat thereof, but a stranger eats it: this is vanity, and it is an evil disease."

Where is Ecclesiastes 6:2 found in the Bible?

Ecclesiastes 6:2 is verse 2 of chapter 6 of the book of Ecclesiastes, in the Old Testament. Ecclesiastes has 12 chapters.

Which translations of Ecclesiastes 6:2 can I read here?

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