Ecclesiastes 3:6

In 11 translations

BSB

a time to search and a time to count as lost, a time to keep and a time to discard,

KJV

A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;get: or, seek

WEB

a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

ASV

a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

LSV

A time to seek, || And a time to destroy. A time to keep, || And a time to cast away.

YLT

A time to seek, And a time to destroy. A time to keep, And a time to cast away.

DBY

A time to seek, and a time to lose; A time to keep, and a time to cast away;

DRC

A time to get, and a time to lose. A time to keep, and a time to cast away.

GNV

A time to seeke, and a time to lose: a time to keepe, and a time to cast away.

JPS

A time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

LXXE

a time to seek, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

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Original-language editions

WLC

עֵ֤ת לְבַקֵּשׁ֙ וְעֵ֣ת לְאַבֵּ֔ד עֵ֥ת לִשְׁמ֖וֹר וְעֵ֥ת לְהַשְׁלִֽיךְ׃

LXX-Br

Καιρὸς τοῦ ζητῆσαι καὶ καιρὸς τοῦ ἀπολέσαι, καιρὸς τοῦ φυλάξαι καὶ καιρὸς τοῦ ἐκβαλεῖν·

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

• Philippians 3:7–8But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ. More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I…
• Luke 9:24–25For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?
• Mark 8:35–37For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake and for the gospel will save it. What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul? Or what can a man give…
• Matthew 16:25–26For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. What will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in exchange for…
• Matthew 19:29And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or wife or children or fields for the sake of My name will receive a hundredfold and will inherit eternal life.
• Psalms 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
• 2 Kings 5:26But Elisha questioned him, “Did not my spirit go with you when the man got down from his chariot to meet you? Is this the time to accept money and clothing, olive groves and vineyards, sheep and oxen, menservants and…
• Ecclesiastes 11:1Cast your bread upon the waters, for after many days you will find it again.
• Hebrews 10:34–35You sympathized with those in prison and joyfully accepted the confiscation of your property, knowing that you yourselves had a better and permanent possession. So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great…
• Mark 10:28–30Peter began to say to Him, “Look, we have left everything and followed You.” “Truly I tell you,” Jesus replied, “no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields for My sake and…
• Acts 27:19On the third day, they threw the ship’s tackle overboard with their own hands.
• Genesis 30:30–43Indeed, you had very little before my arrival, but now your wealth has increased many times over. The LORD has blessed you wherever I set foot. But now, when may I also provide for my own household?” “What can I give…
• Exodus 12:35–36Furthermore, the Israelites acted on Moses’ word and asked the Egyptians for articles of silver and gold, and for clothing. And the LORD gave the people such favor in the sight of the Egyptians that they granted their…
• Genesis 31:18and he drove all his livestock before him, along with all the possessions he had acquired in Paddan-aram, to go to his father Isaac in the land in Canaan.
• Isaiah 2:20In that day men will cast away to the moles and bats their idols of silver and gold— the idols they made to worship.
• Acts 27:38After the men had eaten their fill, they lightened the ship by throwing the grain into the sea.

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