Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? [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. 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. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in wisdom]. 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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]. [b] 28 Or person. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. [b] 28 Or person. Why should you die before your time? 127:1; II Tim. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). Ecclesiastes 7:10 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) 10 Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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. pinaraktay20891az. 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. 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. 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. (1-6) Concerning oppression, anger, and discontent. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. Why should you die before your time? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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]. The AMPC does this through the use of explanatory alternate readings and amplifications to assist the reader in . 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? (7-10) Advantages of wisdom. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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 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. [James 1:19, 20.] 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 said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. Ecclesiastes 7 AMPC Ecclesiastes 7 1 A GOOD name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. 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. 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. 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. [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. Why should you die before your time? (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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 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. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. I said, I will be wise [independently of God]but it was far from me. Why should you die before your time? 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. 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. 1 a good name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. 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]? 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her. Why should you die before your time? 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 25 I searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. A GOOD name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. [Although all have sinned] be not wicked overmuch. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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]. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, (11-22) Experience of the evil of sin. 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. proved by wisdom. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 14 In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him. 1A good name is better than precious perfume, And the day of ones death better than the day of ones birth. 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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]. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. (A Study in Ecclesiastes: Part 2), Our Daily Journey: A 30-Day Walk With Jesus, Daily Bible Reading September 2021, Gods Word of Wisdom. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Who can make straight what He has bent? 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 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]. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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]. 3:23. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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]? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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, Why should you die before your time? 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]. [True] wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers, valiant generals who are in the city. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. I was determined to prove to myself that wickedness is stupid and that foolishness is madness. It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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]. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. 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]. In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider that God has made the one side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him. 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. 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 his heart. 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]. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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]. 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. 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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. 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. 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (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. 23I 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]. 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. 2:9-16.]. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. 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]. 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]. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. Why should you die before your time? Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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]? The benefit of a good name; of death above life; of sorrow above vain mirth. 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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