American Standard Version (ASV):
Behold, this only have I found: that God made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.
King James Version (KJV):
Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets, [and] whose hands are bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her. [
King James Version (KJV):
And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart [is] snares and nets, [and] her hands [as] bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Behold, this have I found, saith the Preacher, [laying] one thing to another, to find out the account;
King James Version (KJV):
Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, [counting] one by one, to find out the account:
American Standard Version (ASV):
for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.
King James Version (KJV):
For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.
American Standard Version (ASV):
All this have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.
King James Version (KJV):
All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me.
American Standard Version (ASV):
That which is, is far off and exceeding deep; who can find it out?
King James Version (KJV):
That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?
American Standard Version (ASV):
I turned about, and my heart [was set] to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the reason [of things], and to know that wickedness is folly, and that foolishness is madness.
King James Version (KJV):
I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason [of things], and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness [and] madness:
American Standard Version (ASV):
Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
King James Version (KJV):
For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;
King James Version (KJV):
Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:
American Standard Version (ASV):
It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.
King James Version (KJV):
[It is] good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.