Ecclesiastes 11:2
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
2 Make seven, or even eight portions;
you know not what misfortune may come upon the earth.
Ecclesiastes 11:2
New King James Version
2 (A)Give a serving (B)to seven, and also to eight,
(C)For you do not know what evil will be on the earth.
Ecclesiastes 11:2
English Standard Version
2 (A)Give a portion to (B)seven, or even to eight,
(C)for you know not what disaster may happen on earth.
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