Nehr · Ecclesiastes 3

Ecclesiastes 3:18

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.

— Ecclesiastes 3:18, King James Version
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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.

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

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 <FI>are<Fi> beasts.

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