24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. The Amplified Bible Ecclesiastes 7. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). I said, “I will be wise [independently of God],” but true wisdom was far from me. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Bible Reader with fully formatted text and multiple versions and languages available. Why should you die before your time? 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. I said, “I will be wise [independently of God],” but true wisdom was far from me. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). [b] 28 Or person. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). I said, “I will be wise [independently of God],” but true wisdom was far from me. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Why come to your end before your time? 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Ecclesiastes 7:9 Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. Ecclesiastes 7. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 7. For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. The eye never has enough of seeing, nor the ear its fill of hearing. 18It is good that you take hold of one thing (righteousness) and also not let go of the other (wisdom); for the one who fears and worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 2 It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting, for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to heart. 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 26And I discovered that [of all irrational sins none has been so destructive in beguiling one away from God as immoral women for] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is [composed of] snares and nets, and whose hands are chains. 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 12For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. [James 1:19, 20.] 29Behold, I have found only this [as a reason]: God made man upright and uncorrupted, but they [both men and women] have sought out many devices [for evil].”. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. I said, “I will be wise [independently of God],” but true wisdom was far from me. I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. Wisdom and Folly Contrasted 1 A good name is better than precious perfume, And the day of one's death better than the day of one's birth. 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 25I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness]. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, And I discovered that [of all irrational sins none has been so destructive in beguiling one away from God as immoral women for] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is [composed of] snares and nets, and whose hands are chains. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 5It is better to listen to the rebuke of the wise man and pursue wisdom Than for one to listen to the song of fools and pursue stupidity. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. [b] 28 Or person. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. A man’s wisdom illumines his face, And causes his stern face to beam. I said, “I will be wise [independently of God],” but true wisdom was far from me. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 26And I discovered that [of all irrational sins none has been so destructive in beguiling one away from God as immoral women for] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is [composed of] snares and nets, and whose hands are chains. 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. [b] 28 Or person. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 9 Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 29Behold, I have found only this [as a reason]: God made man upright and uncorrupted, but they [both men and women] have sought out many devices [for evil].”[a] 15 Lit prolongs. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 15I have seen everything during my [fleeting] days of futility; there is a righteous man who perishes in [spite of] his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who [a]lives a long life in [spite of] his wickedness. 12For wisdom is a protection even as money is a protection, But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 25I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness]. 2It is better to go to the house of mourning Than to go to the house of feasting, For that [day of death] is the end of every man, And the living will take it to heart and solemnly ponder its meaning. 26And I discovered that [of all irrational sins none has been so destructive in beguiling one away from God as immoral women for] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is [composed of] snares and nets, and whose hands are chains. 26And I discovered that [of all irrational sins none has been so destructive in beguiling one away from God as immoral women for] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is [composed of] snares and nets, and whose hands are chains. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 29Behold, I have found only this [as a reason]: God made man upright and uncorrupted, but they [both men and women] have sought out many devices [for evil].”[a] 15 Lit prolongs. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. Who can make straight what He has bent? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 16Do not be excessively righteous [like those given to self-conceit], and do not be overly wise (pretentious)--why should you bring yourself to ruin? [b] 28 Or person. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? I have found one [b]man among a thousand [who pleases God], but I have not found [such] a woman among all these [a thousand in my harem]. Ecclesiastes 7:8 Solomon's approach is not with God in mind as our example, but that patience is prudent in our dealings with others and events. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 25I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness]. 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. A (A)good name is better than a good ointment,And the (B)day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth. 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