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 

biblegateway Ecc 8:6

For there is a proper time and procedure for every delight, though a man’s trouble is heavy upon him.

For every activity there is a right time and procedure, even though man's troubles are heavy on him.

There is a right time and a right way to act in every situation. Yet, a terrible human tragedy hangs over people.

biblegateway Ecc 8:6

For there is a proper time and procedure for every matter, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him.

For there is a time and a way for everything, although man's trouble lies heavy on him.

bibleoremus Ecc 8:6

For every matter has its time and way, although the troubles of mortals lie heavy upon them.

Every enterprise has its time and method, although man is greatly troubled

biblegateway Ecc 8:6

Because for every matter there is a time and judgment, Though the misery of man increases greatly.

Because to every purpose there is time and judgment, therefore the misery of man [is] great upon him.

biblegateway Ecc 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 

¹ tn Heb “evil”; or “misery.”

² tn Heb “the man.”

³ tn Heb “upon him.”