Ecclesiastes 9:5,8
Ecclesiastes 9:5 King James Version (KJV)
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 King James Version (KJV)
Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment.
Ecclesiastes 9:5 New Living Translation (NLT)
The living at least know they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, nor are they remembered.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 New Living Translation (NLT)
Wear fine clothes, with a splash of cologne!
Ecclesiastes 9:4-6 The Message (MSG)
Still, anyone selected out for life has hope, for, as they say, “A living dog is better than a dead lion.” The living at least know something, even if it’s only that they’re going to die. But the dead know nothing and get nothing. They’re a minus that no one remembers. Their loves, their hates, yes, even their dreams, are long gone. There’s not a trace of them left in the affairs of this earth.
Ecclesiastes 9:7-10 The Message (MSG)
Seize life! Eat bread with gusto, Drink wine with a robust heart. Oh yes—God takes pleasure in your pleasure! Dress festively every morning. Don’t skimp on colors and scarves. Relish life with the spouse you love Each and every day of your precarious life. Each day is God’s gift. It’s all you get in exchange For the hard work of staying alive. Make the most of each one! Whatever turns up, grab it and do it. And heartily! This is your last and only chance at it, For there’s neither work to do nor thoughts to think In the company of the dead, where you’re most certainly headed. * * *
Ecclesiastes 9:5 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
For the living know they will die; but the dead do not know anything, nor have they any longer a reward, for their memory is forgotten.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Let your clothes be white all the time, and let not oil be lacking on your head.
Ecclesiastes 9:5 New Century Version (NCV)
The living know they will die, but the dead know nothing. Dead people have no more reward, and people forget them.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 New Century Version (NCV)
Put on nice clothes and make yourself look good.
Ecclesiastes 9:5 American Standard Version (ASV)
For the living know that they shall die: but the dead know not anything, neither have they any more a reward; for the memory of them is forgotten.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 American Standard Version (ASV)
Let thy garments be always white; and let not thy head lack oil.
Ecclesiastes 9:5 New International Version (NIV)
For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing; they have no further reward, and even their name is forgotten.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 New International Version (NIV)
Always be clothed in white, and always anoint your head with oil.
Ecclesiastes 9:5 New King James Version (NKJV)
For the living know that they will die; But the dead know nothing, And they have no more reward, For the memory of them is forgotten.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 New King James Version (NKJV)
Let your garments always be white, And let your head lack no oil.
Ecclesiastes 9:5 Amplified Bible (AMP)
For the living know that they will die; but the dead know nothing, and they no longer have a reward [here], for the memory of them is forgotten.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Let your clothes always be white [with purity], and do not let the oil [of gladness] be lacking on your head.