Ecclesiastes 3:16

Translations

Modern

Furthermore, I saw under the sun that in the place of judgment there is wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness.

Traditional

And moreover I saw under the sun the place of judgment, that wickedness was there; and the place of righteousness, that iniquity was there.

Literal

And again I saw under the sun that in the place of judgment there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness, there was wickedness.

Latin

Vidi sub sole in loco judicii impietatem, et in loco justitiæ iniquitatem:

Original

Hebrew

English

Furthermore, I saw under the sun that in the place of judgment there is wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there is wickedness.

Notes

Ecclesiastes 3:16

the place of justice: In ancient Israel, local court proceedings took place at the city gates. The city’s elders sat there to hear and decide legal matters (for example, see Ruth 4:1–12).

Ecclesiastes 3:16–5:7

This section discusses various topics, such as justice, humans and animals, oppression, moderation, companionship, politics, and worship.

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Glossary

Book of Ecclesiastes

Topics

Injustice: General Scriptures Concerning Injustice: The Wicked: Judge With Justice: General Scriptures Concerning Rulers: Wicked

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