ecclesiastes 7 ampc
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? Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 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. 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. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart.
24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. https://www.bible.com/bible/8/ECC.7.9.AMPC, Wisdom Of The Teacher For College Students, Ch. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation,
27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation Ecclesiastes 7:10 in all English translations 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. 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. 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. 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. Why should you die before your time? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Why should you die before your time? 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. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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]? 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? 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this.
19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. [b] 28 Or person. It attempts to take both word meaning and context into account to accurately translate the original text from one language into another. 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. 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? 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, proved by wisdom. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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]. 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 27Behold, 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.
Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. Consider the work of God: who can make straight what He has made crooked? 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). 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. 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]. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 23I have tested all this with wisdom. [Ps. 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 that [day of death] is the end of every man, And the living will take it to heart and solemnly ponder its meaning. [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? 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.
10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. 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]. 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, [b] 28 Or person. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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 said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, willfully, neither be foolishwhy should you die before your time? 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Be not [morbidly exacting and externally] righteous overmuch, neither strive to make yourself [pretentiously appear] overwisewhy should you [get puffed up and] destroy yourself [with presumptuous self-sufficiency]? 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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]. 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.
20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. [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]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
[I Kings 11:3.]. 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. [b] 28 Or person.
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