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28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 8The 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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]. This also is vanity (emptiness, falsity, and futility)! willfully, neither be foolishwhy should you die before your time? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? [b] 28 Or person. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. Why should you die before your time? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. 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. And this too is vanity (futility). And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. The Amplified Bible Classic Edition (AMPC) was the first Bible project of The Lockman Foundation. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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. Why should you die before your time? 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 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. 43:15. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Als Nchstes. 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. KJV and Amplified Parallel Bible, Large Print, Hardcover, Amplified Reading Bible, Imitation Leather, Brown, Indexed, KJV and Amplified Parallel Bible, Large Print, Bonded Leather, Black, Amplified Study Bible, Large Print, Imitation Leather, Brown. 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? 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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 said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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]. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Chapter 7. 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. 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. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 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? 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]. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. For wisdom is a defense even as money is a defense, but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom shields. 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]. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. Why should you die before your time? 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. But the [excellent] advantage of knowledge is that wisdom shields and preserves the lives of its possessors. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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]. 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. Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. Why should you die before your time? 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. [James 1:19, 20. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 28which I am still seeking but have not found. [b] 28 Or person. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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]. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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 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]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). Why should you die before your time? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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. It will do more good to go to a funeral than to a feast. 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? 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 3:15. 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? It is better to go to the house of mournin. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. [b] 28 Or person. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 3: quid habet amplius homo de universo labore suo quod laborat sub sole. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. 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. 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? [b] 28 Or person. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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]. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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]? 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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? 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. [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].. 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. 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. 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, 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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. 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]. 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. [b] 28 Or person. 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]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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? 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 his life in [spite of] his evildoing. 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. 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. https://www.bible.com/bible/8/ECC.7.9.AMPC, Wisdom Of The Teacher For College Students, Ch. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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? Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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? 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Why should you die before your time? 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. Why should you die before your time? 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. [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. But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 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]. 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. 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. get to know the Bible better! 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. [Although all have sinned] be not wicked overmuch. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. Why should you die before your time? 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. Ecclesiastes 7:10 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) 10 Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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? Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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]. 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.

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