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. 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. 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. 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. New Living Translation. 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,
17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. 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. 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? I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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]. Why should you die before your time? 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. 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]. 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. 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]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation Ecclesiastes 7:10 in all English translations 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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,
Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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]. 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. 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. [James 1:19, 20.] Consider the work of God: who can make straight what He has made crooked? 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. 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. 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? 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. 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]. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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. 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Why should you die before your time? 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 give heed to everything that is said, lest you hear your servant cursing you. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 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. 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? Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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? 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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. The benefit of a good name; of death above life; of sorrow above vain mirth. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 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? 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. 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]. 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. 3:15. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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