6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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. 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? 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). The wise man's prosperity might tempt him to accept a bribe, or his adversity might tempt him to oppress others ( Ecclesiastes 7:7 ). Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 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. Why should you die before your time? 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 3:15. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). It will do more good to go to a funeral than to a feast. 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. 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 as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 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. Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. 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. 3: quid habet amplius homo de universo labore suo quod laborat sub sole. 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. 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. [b] 28 Or person. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, Why should you die before your time? And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. For wisdom is a defense even as money is a defense, but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom shields. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 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. 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 8The 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. 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. 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. 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]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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]. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. Why should you die before your time? 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. 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]. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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]. (1-6) Concerning oppression, anger, and discontent. 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. For that [day of death] is the end of every man, And the living will take it to heart and solemnly ponder its meaning. [b] 28 Or person. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. 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. 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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]. 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. [b] 28 Or person. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, [b] 28 Or person. 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. 1 a good name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. 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 side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 25 I searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. Why should you die before your time? Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools. 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. 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]? 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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]. 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. 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. 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 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]. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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 heart. 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]. 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. The Amplified Bible translates Ecclesiastes 7:18 this way: "It 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 . 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 53:6; Rom. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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, Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, Why should you die before your time? Why should you die before your time? 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. 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]. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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]. 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. 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. 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. 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]? Chapter 7. 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]? 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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). 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]. 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. [Isa. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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]. For it is not wise. 4: generatio praeterit et generatio advenit terra vero in aeternum stat. 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. 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. [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. 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, 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, AMPC: Amplified Bible, Classic Edition Bible App Bible App for Kids Ecclesiastes 7:9 Compare Different Versions of this Verse Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ecclesiastes 7:9 This Seems Impossible 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]? 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). 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. I turned about [penitent] and my heart was set to know and to search out and to seek [true] wisdom and the reason of things, and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness [and what had led me into such wickedness and madness]. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. 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