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. 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. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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]. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 3Sorrow is better than laughter, For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. 15 I have seen everything in the days of my vanity (my emptiness, falsity, vainglory, and futility): there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs . 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 27Behold, 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. Why should you die before your time? 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. 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? 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. Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). (7-10) Advantages of wisdom. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. [b] 28 Or person. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? [b] 28 Or person. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her. 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? 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. 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]. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? For it is not wise or because of wisdom that you ask this. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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, 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Why should you die before your time? 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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]. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 27Behold, 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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]. [Isa. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? tarkanatici87269comam. 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. Why should you die before your time? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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? 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. Why should you die before your time? [b] 28 Or person. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, 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. 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. ], Do not give heed to everything that is said, lest you hear your servant cursing you. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 3:23. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. Why should you die before your time? 2 It 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, 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, ], Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth who does good and never sins. 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. 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]. 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]. 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. 27Behold, 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]? Why should you die before your time? 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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]. 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. 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. 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? By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. I was determined to prove to myself that wickedness is stupid and that foolishness is madness. [b] 28 Or person. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. [b] 28 Or person. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. [James 1:19, 20. And I found that [of all sinful follies none has been so ruinous in seducing one away from God as idolatrous women] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is snares and nets and whose hands are bands. 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? 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. Why should you die before your time? 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? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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? 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. 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. 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]. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, [Job 28:12-28; I Cor. 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. 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. Why should you die before your time? Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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]. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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. 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. 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]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Ecclesiastes 7:8-14 AMPC Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. [b] 28 Or person. 43:15. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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. And the day of ones death better than the day of ones birth. 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]. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Why should you die before your time? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 27Behold, 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]. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. Why should you die before your time? 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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? 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. [James 1:19, 20.] 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. 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]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. https://www.bible.com/bible/8/ECC.7.9.AMPC, Wisdom Of The Teacher For College Students, Ch. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 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? 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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]. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. 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]. 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? 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. 4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 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? 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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? 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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? 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, Ecclesiastes 7:9 AMPC Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. 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. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 23I have tested all this with wisdom. For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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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. 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. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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]. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 3Sorrow is better than laughter, For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. 15 I have seen everything in the days of my vanity (my emptiness, falsity, vainglory, and futility): there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs . 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 27Behold, 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. Why should you die before your time? 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. 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? 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. Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). (7-10) Advantages of wisdom. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. [b] 28 Or person. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? [b] 28 Or person. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her. 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? 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. 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]. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? For it is not wise or because of wisdom that you ask this. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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,
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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Why should you die before your time? 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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]. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 27Behold, 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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]. [Isa. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? tarkanatici87269comam. 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. Why should you die before your time? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
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? 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation,
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. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. Why should you die before your time? [b] 28 Or person. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, 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. 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. ], Do not give heed to everything that is said, lest you hear your servant cursing you. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 3:23. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. Why should you die before your time? 2 It 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, 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
], Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth who does good and never sins. 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. 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]. 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]. 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. 27Behold, 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]? Why should you die before your time? 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
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]. 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. 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. 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? By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. I was determined to prove to myself that wickedness is stupid and that foolishness is madness. [b] 28 Or person. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. [b] 28 Or person. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. [James 1:19, 20. And I found that [of all sinful follies none has been so ruinous in seducing one away from God as idolatrous women] more bitter than death is the woman whose heart is snares and nets and whose hands are bands. 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? 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. Why should you die before your time? 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? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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? 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. 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. 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]. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation,
[Job 28:12-28; I Cor. 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation,
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. 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. Why should you die before your time? Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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]. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation,
21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
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. 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. 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]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Ecclesiastes 7:8-14 AMPC Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. [b] 28 Or person. 43:15. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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. And the day of ones death better than the day of ones birth. 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]. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Why should you die before your time? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 27Behold, 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]. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. Why should you die before your time? 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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? 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. [James 1:19, 20.] 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. 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]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation,
24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. https://www.bible.com/bible/8/ECC.7.9.AMPC, Wisdom Of The Teacher For College Students, Ch. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 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? 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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]. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation,
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. But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. 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]. 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? 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. 4The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning, But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 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? 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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? 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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? 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation,
Ecclesiastes 7:9 AMPC Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. 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. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you,
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