Ecclesiastes 8:1 - Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version The wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? a man's wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the boldness of his face shall be changed. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition WHO IS like the wise man? And who knows the interpretation of a thing? A man's wisdom makes his face shine, and the hardness of his countenance is changed. American Standard Version (1901) Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? A man’s wisdom maketh his face to shine, and the hardness of his face is changed. Common English Bible Who is wise? And who knows the meaning of anything? A person’s wisdom brightens the expression; it changes the hardness of someone’s face. Catholic Public Domain Version The wisdom of a man shines in his countenance, and even the expression of a most powerful man will change. |