Pengkhotbah 8:6

8:6 For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter,

for the oppression ¹  of the king ²  is severe upon his victim. ³ 

Pengkhotbah 10:6

10:6 Fools ⁴  are placed in many positions of authority, ⁵ 

while wealthy men sit in lowly positions.

Pengkhotbah 12:7

12:7 and the dust returns to the earth as it was,

and the life’s breath ⁶  returns to God who gave it.

[8:6]  ¹ tn Heb “evil”; or “misery.”

[8:6]  ² tn Heb “the man.”

[8:6]  ³ tn Heb “upon him.”

[10:6]  ⁴ tn Heb “folly.”

[10:6]  ⁵ tn Heb “high places.”

[12:7]  ⁶ tn Or “spirit.” The likely referent is the life’s breath that originates with God. See Eccl 3:19, as well as Gen 2:7; 6:17; 7:22.