22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him. 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. 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. 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? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. 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. 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. 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? Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation Ecclesiastes 7:10 in all English translations 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? 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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]. get to know the Bible better! 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. [b] 28 Or person. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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? 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. 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]. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 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. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. ], Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth who does good and never sins. 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]. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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? 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. 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. Als Nchstes. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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). 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? 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? 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 127:1; II Tim. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. [James 1:19, 20.] [b] 28 Or person. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. Start for FREE. 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]. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Why should you die before your time? 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. And this too is vanity (futility). 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 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. [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). 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. willfully, neither be foolishwhy should you die before your time? 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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]. 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 Verses 7-10 Both adversity and prosperity tempt people to abandon a wise lifestyle for one of folly. 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, It attempts to take both word meaning and context into account to accurately translate the original text from one language into another. 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. 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]. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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]. 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. 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. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? Why should you die before your time? It is better to go to the house of mournin. 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. 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]. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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 benefit of a good name; of death above life; of sorrow above vain mirth. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 25I turned around and directed my heart to know, to investigate and to seek [skillful and godly] wisdom and the reason for things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [leading to stupidity and recklessness]. 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, But in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 16Be not [morbidly exacting and externally] righteous overmuch, neither strive to make yourself [pretentiously appear] overwisewhy should you [get puffed up and] destroy yourself [with presumptuous self-sufficiency]? ], Do not give heed to everything that is said, lest you 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. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? [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. 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]. 3:23. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him. 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. For it is not wise or because of wisdom that you ask this. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. 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? 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. 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]. 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? 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. 2:9-16.]. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 23I have tested all this with 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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