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, 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. 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. 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]? 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. 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]. 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. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. [James 1:19, 20. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Sorrow is better than laughter, for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better, The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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. 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. [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]. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. Why should you die before your time? 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. verba Ecclesiastes filii David regis Hierusalem. A good name is better than precious ointment, And the day of death than the day of one's birth; Better to go to the house of mourning 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. 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]. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). Learn More About Amplified Bible, Classic Edition. Chapter 7. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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? 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. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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]. 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. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. [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). 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 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. 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]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. [b] 28 Or person. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. The one who fears God will avoid both extremesand will happily come forth with both wisdom and righteousness (compare Ecclesiastes 7:16 and 7:18). 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, 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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. 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, 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, get to know the Bible better! 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Why should you die before your time? (7-10) Advantages of wisdom. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. (11-22) Experience of the evil of sin. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. The benefit of a good name; of death above life; of sorrow above vain mirth. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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 his heart. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. And the day of ones death better than the day of ones birth. [b] 28 Or person. 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. [ evil ] bribe corrupts the [ good judgment of the ] heart I will be wise [ independently God. You too have cursed others many times than haughtiness of spirit ( pride ) has... 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