Ecclesiastes 9:4
English Standard Version
4 But he who is joined with all the living has hope, for a living dog is better than a dead lion.
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Ecclesiastes 9:4
Christian Standard Bible
4 But there is hope for whoever is joined[a] with all the living, since a live dog is better than a dead lion.
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Ecclesiastes 9:4
New American Standard Bible 1995
4 For whoever is joined with all the living, there is hope; surely a live dog is better than a dead lion.
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Ecclesiastes 9:4
King James Version
4 For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion.
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