Behold, this is the only [reason for it that] I have found: God made man upright, but they [men and women] have sought out many devices [for evil]. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. [b] 28 Or person. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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]? 24 Wisdom is always distant and difficult to find. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. https://www.bible.com/bible/8/ECC.7.9.AMPC, Wisdom Of The Teacher For College Students, Ch. 16Be 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]? 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. ]. 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]. 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 Kings 11:3.]. 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. 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. 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. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. Why should you die before your time? [Ps. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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, 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 15 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 . 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, 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]. 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. For that [day of death] is the end of every man, And the living will take it to heart and solemnly ponder its meaning. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 25 I searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. 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. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. (11-22) Experience of the evil of sin. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 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]. ], Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth who does good and never sins. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. 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. [True] wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers, valiant generals who are in the 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. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. For it is not wise or because of wisdom that you ask this. 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. 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. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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, 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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]? I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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? 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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. 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]. 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. 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. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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]. 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. 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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]. 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. Why should you die before your time? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. Try Bible Gateway Plus free today! 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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]. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. ], Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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]. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. 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. 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? The benefit of a good name; of death above life; of sorrow above vain mirth. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. [b] 28 Or person. 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. Why should you die before your time? Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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]. Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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]. 2:9-16.]. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, Ecclesiastes 7 Amplified Bible Par Wisdom and Folly Contrasted 1 A good name is better than precious perfume, And the day of one's death better than the day of one's birth. It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools. 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. 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. 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. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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). 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? 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, 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. 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]. 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