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? By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. ], Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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. 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. 27Behold, 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. 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? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 3: quid habet amplius homo de universo labore suo quod laborat sub sole. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? For it is not wise or because of wisdom that you ask this. [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. 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]. 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. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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. 4: generatio praeterit et generatio advenit terra vero in aeternum stat. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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). 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. 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. [I Kings 11:3.]. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her. 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]? 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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]. ], Do not give heed to everything that is said, lest you 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. Chapter 7. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 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, 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. 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. 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. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. [James 1:19, 20.] 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. (A Study in Ecclesiastes: Part 2), Our Daily Journey: A 30-Day Walk With Jesus, Daily Bible Reading September 2021, Gods Word of 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]. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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]. 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. It is better to go to the house of mournin. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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]. It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools. 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]. 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. 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. Why should you die before your time? 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, 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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]. [True] wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers, valiant generals who are in the city. [b] 28 Or person. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 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. Ecclesiastes 7 - Trying to Find a Better Way Video for Ecclesiastes 7: Ecclesiastes 7-9 - The Unfulfilled Life A. [b] 28 Or person. 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. Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. I Can See Your Voice (US) - Se1 - Ep09 - Ep09 - Robin Thicke, Nicole Byer, Jeff Dye, Cheryl Hines, Adrienne Houghton HD Watch HD Deutsch. 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. 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? 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. 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. 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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, 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. Why should you die before your time? 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. 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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]. 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. 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? AMPC: Amplified Bible, Classic Edition Bible App Bible App for Kids Ecclesiastes 7:9 Compare Different Versions of this Verse Free Reading Plans and Devotionals related to Ecclesiastes 7:9 This Seems Impossible For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. 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. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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]? 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. 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? 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]. 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. Why should you die before your time? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, https://www.bible.com/bible/8/ECC.7.9.AMPC, Wisdom Of The Teacher For College Students, Ch. [b] 28 Or person. 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]? 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. 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? 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. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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. 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. 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. Why should you die before your time? Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC) Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation Ecclesiastes 7:10 in all English translations 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]. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 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. worships God will come forth from them all. 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]. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 1A good name is better than precious perfume, And the day of ones death better than the day of ones birth. 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. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 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? 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? 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? 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. 13Consider the work of God: 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, For less than $5/mo. 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. 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? 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. 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. Why should you die before your time? 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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 . 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. [Ps. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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]. 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. 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. 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. 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. Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 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]? 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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, 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 23I have tested all this with wisdom. Why should you die before your time? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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? 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, That which is is far off, and that which is deep is very deepwho can find it out [true wisdom independent of the fear of God]? 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]. 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. [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].