Ecclesiastes 3:22

Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Why I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?

American King James Version (AKJV)

Why I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?

American Standard Version (ASV)

Wherefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him back to see what shall be after him?

Basic English Translation (BBE)

So I saw that there is nothing better than for a man to have joy in his work--because that is his reward. Who will make him see what will come after him?

Webster's Revision

Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him to see what shall be after him?

World English Bible

Therefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who can bring him to see what will be after him?

English Revised Version (ERV)

Wherefore I saw that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his works; for that is his portion: for who shall bring him back to see what shall be after him?

Definitions for Ecclesiastes 3:22

Wherefore - Why?; for what reason?; for what cause?

Clarke's Ecclesiastes 3:22 Bible Commentary

A man should rejoice in his own works - Do not turn God's blessings into sin by perverseness and complaining; make the best of life. God will sweeten its bitters to you, if you be faithful. Remember this is the state to prepare for glory; and the evils of life may be so sanctified to you as to work for your good. Though even wretched without, you may be happy within; for God can make all grace to abound towards you. You may be happy if you please; cry to God, who never rejects the prayer of the humble, and gives his Holy Spirit to all them that ask him.

Barnes's Ecclesiastes 3:22 Bible Commentary

What shall be after him - i. e., What shall become of the results of his work after he is dead. Compare Ecclesiastes 2:19; Ecclesiastes 6:12.

Wesley's Ecclesiastes 3:22 Bible Commentary

3:22 Better - For a man's present satisfaction.Should rejoice - That he comfortably enjoys what God hath given him.His portion - This is the benefit of his labours. For - When once he is dead he shall never return to see into whose hands his estate falls.