Ecclesiastes 3:14 “I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added…”

Ecclesiastes 3:14

I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.

World English Bible

I know that whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, nor anything taken from it; and God has done it, that men should fear before him.

American Standard Version

I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor anything taken from it; and God hath done it, that men should fear before him.

Geneva Bible 1599

I knowe that whatsoeuer God shall doe, it shalbe for euer: to it can no man adde, and from it can none diminish: for God hath done it, that they should feare before him.

Darby Translation

I know that whatever God doeth, it shall be for ever; there is nothing to be added to it, nor anything to be taken from it; and God doeth [it], that [men] should fear before him.

Young's Literal Translation

I have known that all that God doth is to the age, to it nothing is to be added, and from it nothing is to be withdrawn; and God hath wrought that they do fear before Him.

Bible in Basic English

I am certain that whatever God does will be for ever. No addition may be made to it, nothing may be taken from it; and God has done it so that man may be in fear before him.

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Cross references

“whatsoever”

James 1:17 Psalm 33:11 Romans 11:36 Titus 1:2 Ephesians 3:11 Isaiah 46:10

James 1:17 · BSB

Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow.

Psalm 33:11 · BSB

The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the purposes of His heart to all generations.

Romans 11:36 · BSB

For from Him and through Him and to Him are all things. To Him be the glory forever! Amen.

Titus 1:2 · BSB

in the hope of eternal life, which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began.

Ephesians 3:11 · BSB

according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Isaiah 46:10 · BSB

I declare the end from the beginning, and from ancient times what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and all My good pleasure I will accomplish.’

“nothing”

Acts 5:39 Proverbs 30:6 Proverbs 21:30 Psalm 76:10 Proverbs 19:21 Daniel 11:2–4

Acts 5:39 · BSB

But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop them. You may even find yourselves fighting against God.”

Proverbs 30:6 · BSB

Do not add to His words, lest He rebuke you and prove you a liar.

Proverbs 21:30 · BSB

There is no wisdom, no understanding, no counsel that can prevail against the LORD.

Psalm 76:10 · BSB

Even the wrath of man shall praise You; with the survivors of wrath You will clothe Yourself.

Proverbs 19:21 · BSB

Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail.

Daniel 11:2–4 · BSB

Now then, I will tell you the truth: Three more kings will arise in Persia, and then a fourth, who will be far richer than all the others. By the power of his wealth, he will stir up everyone against the kingdom of Greec…

“God doeth it”

Psalm 64:9 Revelation 15:4 Isaiah 59:18 Isaiah 59:19

Psalm 64:9 · BSB

Then all mankind will fear and proclaim the work of God; so they will ponder what He has done.

Revelation 15:4 · BSB

Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Isaiah 59:18 · BSB

So He will repay according to their deeds: fury to His enemies, retribution to His foes, and recompense to the islands.

Isaiah 59:19 · BSB

So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD.

Also

Ecclesiastes 8:12–13 Ecclesiastes 7:18 Ecclesiastes 5:7

Ecclesiastes 8:12–13 · BSB

Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.

Ecclesiastes 7:18 · BSB

It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.

Ecclesiastes 5:7 · BSB

For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

13and also that every man should eat and drink and find satisfaction in all his labor—this is the gift of God.

15What exists has already been, and what will be has already been, for God will call to account what has passed.

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