Ecclesiastes 11:2 - Compare All Versions

Ecclesiastes 11:2 MSG (The Message)

Don’t hoard your goods; spread them around. Be a blessing to others. This could be your last night.

Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.

Invest what you have in several different businesses, because you don’t know what disasters might happen.

Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.

Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.

Give a serving to seven, and also to eight, For you do not know what evil will be on the earth.

Give a portion to seven, or even [divide it] to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.

But divide your investments among many places, for you do not know what risks might lie ahead.

Give a portion to seven, or even to eight, for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.