11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good 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? 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. 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 said, “I will be wise [independently of God],” but true wisdom was far from me. And who knows the interpretation of a matter? 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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, 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who 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. 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. Ecclesiastes 7:8 AMP - The end of a matter is better than its - Bible Gateway. 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, 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. Ecclesiastes 7:1 A GOOD name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. (23-29)1-6 Reputation for piety and honesty is more desirable than all the wealth and pleasure in this world. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, I said, “I will be wise [independently of God],” but true wisdom was far from me. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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]. A (A)good name is better than a good ointment,And the (B)day of one’s death is better than the day of one’s birth. 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. 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. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 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]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. The Lockman Foundation, La Habra, CA 90631, All rights reserved. And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 8 All things are wearisome, more than one can say. I said, “I will be wise [independently of God],” but true wisdom was far from me. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. [b] 28 Or person. 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. To the place the streams come from, there they return again. 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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, 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? 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. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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]. 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]. 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. 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. 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]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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]. [b] 28 Or person. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 27“Behold, 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. 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. Do not be excessively righteous [like those given to self-conceit], and do not be overly wise (pretentious)—why should you bring yourself to ruin? Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. Page #7 Workbook on Ecclesiastes 19. Why should you die before your time? 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? And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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]. 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. 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. 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. 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. MSG 1 good reputation is better than a fat bank account. 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. Ecclesiastes. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Why should you die before your time? 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 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. 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. For it is not wise or because of wisdom that you ask this. [b] 28 Or person. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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. 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. 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? Download the most popular Bible versions to use even when the Internet is unavailable. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. Bible Reader with fully formatted text and multiple versions and languages available. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. To the place where the rivers flow, There they flow again. 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? 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]. The heart of the wise [learns when it] is in the house of mourning. A man’s wisdom illumines his face, And causes his stern face to beam. For it is not wise or because of wisdom that you ask this. 3 Do not be in a hurry to get out of his presence. 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. [b] 28 Or person. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. N.A.S.B. 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). For that [day of death] is the end of every man, And the living will take it to heart and solemnly ponder its meaning. 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? 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. [b] 28 Or person. And the living will take it to heart and solemnly ponder its meaning. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. Ecclesiastes 7. 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? Why should you die before your time? 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 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. 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]. 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. 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. 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]. 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. The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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]. 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. An honest autobiography of the vapid life of the man who had everything. 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. 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. 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, Do not join in a malevolent matter, … 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. 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]. To the place where the rivers flow, There they flow again. 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. 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]. [b] 28 Or person. 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 25I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 9 That which has been is that which will be [again], 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. 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. 27“Behold, 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. (1-4) Better in life and death. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. And the day of one’s death better than the day of one’s birth. For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. 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. NIV 1 A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of death better than the day of birth. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? Ecclesiastes 7:11-12 (11) Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yes, more excellent it is for those [the living] who see the sun. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 1 A GOOD name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. Apr 30, 2017 - ECCLESIASTES 7:21-22; Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. [b] 28 Or person. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. Looking at life through better and worse. 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]. 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]. Birth brings a lifetime of problems that we must deal with. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 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. 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]. 7 All the rivers flow into the sea, Yet the sea is not full. 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. 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? 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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