2 a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,

Other Translations of Ecclesiastes 3:2

King James Version

2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

English Standard Version

2 a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted;

The Message

2 A right time for birth and another for death, A right time to plant and another to reap,

New King James Version

2 A time to be born, And a time to die; A time to plant, And a time to pluck what is planted;

New Living Translation

2 A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:2

Commentary on Ecclesiastes 3:1-10

(Read Ecclesiastes 3:1-10)

To expect unchanging happiness in a changing world, must end in disappointment. To bring ourselves to our state in life, is our duty and wisdom in this world. God's whole plan for the government of the world will be found altogether wise, just, and good. Then let us seize the favourable opportunity for every good purpose and work. The time to die is fast approaching. Thus labour and sorrow fill the world. This is given us, that we may always have something to do; none were sent into the world to be idle.