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, 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. 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]. 27Behold, 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]. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. For it is not wise or because of wisdom that you ask this. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. 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. 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. 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. 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 as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 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]. 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 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. 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? 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. For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. 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. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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]. Behold, this I have found, says the Preacher, while weighing one thing after another to find out the right estimate [and the reason], Which I am still seeking but have not foundone upright man among a thousand have I found, but an upright woman among all those [one thousand in my harem] have I not found. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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]. 13Consider the work of God: 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. ], Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, Ecclesiastes 7:8-14 AMPC Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 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. 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. (7-10) Advantages of wisdom. 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. 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. Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). 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, YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. Why should you die before your time? 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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. ]. 6 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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 . 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. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 53:6; Rom. 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). worships God will come forth from them all. 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. 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 2 It 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, 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]. 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]. Why should you die before your time? 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 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. 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. 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]. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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? pinaraktay20891az. 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? 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. 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. 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? 15 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 . 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. 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]. [b] 28 Or person. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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. 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].. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. [b] 28 Or person. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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? Start for FREE. 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? [I Kings 11:3.]. 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, 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. 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