Old Testament readings use the Septuagint , the Scripture the apostles quoted. Masoretic numbering shown for reference.Learn why
KJV

Ecclesiastes 3:12

I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to rejoice, and to do good in his life.

Parallel Translations

LXXView canonical →
I know that there is no good in them, except [for a man] to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
Brenton's Septuagint Translation
LXX2012View canonical →
I know that there is no good in them, except [for a man] to rejoice, and to do good in his life.
Septuagint in American English (2012)
WEBView canonical →
I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice, and to do good as long as they live.
World English Bible

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