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? 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 23I have tested all this with wisdom. [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? 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Explain the meaning of “vanity and grasping for the wind.” 22. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. To the place where the rivers flow, There they flow again. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. (11-22) Experience of the evil of sin. 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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? 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]? 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 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]. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 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]. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 8 All things are wearisome and all words are frail; Man cannot express it. NASB E-Prime R.S.V. 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 27“Behold, 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. Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7 . Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. I have tested all this with wisdom. 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]. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 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. 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]. 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. 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]. 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. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 9 Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools. 27“Behold, I have discovered this,” says the Preacher, “while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. [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? 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. 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]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride. 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. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. This verse is to be explained as follows,—"for, (if one is) in the shadow of wisdom, (one is also) in the shadow of money, not less safe than when one is protected by money." (12) For wisdom is a defense even as money is a defense, but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom shields {and} preserves the life of him who has it. 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 said, “I will be wise [independently of God],” but true wisdom was far from me. Why should you die before your time? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 10Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, [b] 28 Or person. The benefit of a good name; of death above life; of sorrow above vain mirth. 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. For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. 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. 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. 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. 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]. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 8 All things are wearisome, more than one can say. And this too is vanity (futility). 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. 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. worships God [with awe-filled reverence] will come forth with both of them. 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. 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. 2I counsel you to keep the command of the king because of the oath before God [by which you swore loyalty to him]. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, Define the following terms: Wisdom Knowledge Folly 21. Why should you die before your time? 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. 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. 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. Ecclesiastes 6:7 - Bible in Basic English. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 27“Behold, 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. 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