Ecclesiastes 11:2
▸ Hear this chapter, lit word by wordGive a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
— Ecclesiastes 11:2, King James Version
In other translations
World English Bible (WEB)
Give a portion to seven, yes, even to eight; For you don't know what evil will be on the earth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
Give a portion to seven, and even to eight, For thou knowest not what evil is on the earth.