Translations
Modern
For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him.
Traditional
Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man is great upon him.
Literal
For to every delight there is a time and a judgment, though the misery of man is great upon him.
Latin
Omni negotio tempus est, et opportunitas: et multa hominis afflictio,
Original
Hebrew
English
For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him.
Notes
there is a right time...to every purpose: Wise people will be ready when the right moment comes (see Ecclesiastes 3:1–8; Ephesians 5:16).