Parallel Bible results for "ecclesiastes 8:8"

Ecclesiastes 8:8

New Revised Standard NRS

8 No one has power over the wind to restrain the wind, or power over the day of death; there is no discharge from the battle, nor does wickedness deliver those who practice it.

New International Version NIV

8 As no one has power over the wind to contain it, so no one has power over the time of their death. As no one is discharged in time of war, so wickedness will not release those who practice it.