Ecclesiastes 8:9

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All this I have seen, applying my mind to every deed that is done under the sun; there is a time when one man lords it over another to his own detriment.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
All this have I seen, and applied my mind to every work that is done under the sun. There is a time in which one man has power over another to his hurt.
World English Bible (WEB)
All this have I seen{H7200}{(H8804)}, and applied{H5414}{(H8800)} my heart{H3820} unto every work{H4639} that is done{H6213}{(H8738)} under the sun{H8121}: there is a time{H6256} wherein one man{H120} ruleth{H7980}{(H8804)} over another to his own hurt{H7451}.
Strong's King James
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The F.O.G Paraphrase
All this I have seen so as to give my heart to every work that hath been done under the sun; a time that man hath ruled over man to his own evil.
Young's Literal Translation

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