Ecclesiastes 8:1 - Catholic Public Domain VersionThe wisdom of a man shines in his countenance, and even the expression of a most powerful man will change. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769Who 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. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic EditionWHO 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. See the chapterAmerican 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. See the chapterCommon English BibleWho is wise? And who knows the meaning of anything? A person’s wisdom brightens the expression; it changes the hardness of someone’s face. See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionThe wisdom of a man shineth in his countenance, and the most mighty will change his face. See the chapter |