Ecclesiastes 11:1-2
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, for you will find it after many days. Divide your portion to seven, or even to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 The Message (MSG)
Be generous: Invest in acts of charity. Charity yields high returns. Don’t hoard your goods; spread them around. Be a blessing to others. This could be your last night.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 King James Version (KJV)
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, and also to eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 New Century Version (NCV)
Invest what you have, because after a while you will get a return. Invest what you have in several different businesses, because you don’t know what disasters might happen.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 American Standard Version (ASV)
Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, yea, even unto eight; for thou knowest not what evil shall be upon the earth.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 New International Version (NIV)
Ship your grain across the sea; after many days you may receive a return. Invest in seven ventures, yes, in eight; you do not know what disaster may come upon the land.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 New King James Version (NKJV)
Cast your bread upon the waters, For you will find it after many days. Give a serving to seven, and also to eight, For you do not know what evil will be on the earth.
Ecclesiastes 11:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, [be diligently active, make thoughtful decisions], for you will find it after many days. Give a portion to seven, or even [divide it] to eight, for you do not know what misfortune may occur on the earth.