Translations
Modern
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.
Traditional
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.
Literal
I know that everything that God does, it will be forever; to it nothing can be added, and from it nothing can be diminished; and God has done it that they should fear from before His face.
Latin
Didici quod omnia opera quæ fecit Deus perseverent in perpetuum; non possumus eis quidquam addere, nec auferre, quæ fecit Deus ut timeatur.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.
Notes
Understanding that God's actions are final is a reason to respect and trust him. We should honor and value all that he does.
Every activity has a right time (Ecclesiastes 3:1–8), but only God knows when that time is (Ecclesiastes 3:9–11). People should accept uncertainty and trust God, who rewards wise and righteous work with enjoyment.
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Topics
Fear of God: Reverence God: Immutable God: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To God: Works of