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]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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]. 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]. 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? 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. [b] 28 Or person. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Ecclesiastes 7:10 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) 10 Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? New Living Translation. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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]. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. [b] 28 Or person. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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, 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. Why should you die before your time? [b] 28 Or person. 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. Why should you die before your time? 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]? 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? 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. 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]. 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, Why should you die before your time? Ecclesiastes 7, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) A GOOD name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 5: oritur sol et occidit et ad locum suum revertitur ibique renascens. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. [James 1:19, 20.] 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. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Why should you die before your time? 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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? 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. Why should you die before your time? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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? (23-29) Verses 1-6 Reputation for piety and honesty is more desirable than all the wealth and pleasure in this world. 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. For wisdom is a defense even as money is a defense, but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom shields. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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, 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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? 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. ]. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. [b] 28 Or person. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 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. Chapter 7. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). 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. For often your own heart knows that you have likewise cursed others. 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. 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. 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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]. 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, 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? 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