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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. 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 6 By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. 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. [b] 28 Or person. 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? (A Study in Ecclesiastes: Part 2), Our Daily Journey: A 30-Day Walk With Jesus, Daily Bible Reading September 2021, Gods Word of Wisdom. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 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. 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. 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 AMPC does this through the use of explanatory alternate readings and amplifications to assist the reader in . 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. Why should you die before your time? 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]. 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. 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]? 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]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. 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. 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? 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. [b] 28 Or person. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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]. 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. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Why should you die before your time? [b] 28 Or person. 2:9-16.]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. For it is not wise. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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. 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]? Verses 7-10 Both adversity and prosperity tempt people to abandon a wise lifestyle for one of folly. 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]. 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]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 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. 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. The one who fears God will avoid both extremesand will happily come forth with both wisdom and righteousness (compare Ecclesiastes 7:16 and 7:18). 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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, 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. 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 it was far from me. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Chapter 7. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. It will do more good to go to a funeral than to a feast. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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 said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. 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. 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 said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Learn More About Amplified Bible, Classic Edition. 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? 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. [b] 28 Or person. ]. For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. New Living Translation. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. worships God will come forth from them all. 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. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. 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]. 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, Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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. [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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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