Ecclesiastes 3:18 Hebrew Word Analysis

Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

I said in mine heart concerning the estate of the sons of men, that God might manifest them, and that they might see that they themselves are beasts.

American Standard Version (ASV)

I said in my heart, `It is' because of the sons of men, that God may prove them, and that they may see that they themselves are `but as' beasts.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

I said in my heart, It is because of the sons of men, so that God may put them to the test and that they may see themselves as beasts.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

I said in my heart, It is thus with the children of men, that God may prove them, and that they should see that they themselves are but beasts.

World English Bible (WEB)

I said in my heart, "As for the sons of men, God tests them, so that they may see that they themselves are like animals.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

I said in my heart concerning the matter of the sons of man that God might cleanse them, so as to see that they themselves `are' beasts.