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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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]. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. proved by wisdom. Why should you die before your time? I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 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, 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? 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. 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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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. 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]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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? 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. 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? Als Nchstes. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. [True] wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers, valiant generals who are in the 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? 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 53:6; Rom. 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? 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, It will do more good to go to a funeral than to a feast. 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? 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. 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]. 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. 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. 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]. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, A GOOD name is better than precious perfume, and the day of death better than the day of one's birth. For that [day of death] is the end of every man, And the living will take it to heart and solemnly ponder its meaning. 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. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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]. God has made the one as well as the other, So that man will not find out anything that will be after him. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 25 I searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. 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, 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Chapter 7. 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. For when a face is sad (deep in thought) the heart may be happy [because it is growing in 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]. [b] 28 Or person. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 127:1; II Tim. 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? Why should you die before your time? The wise man's prosperity might tempt him to accept a bribe, or his adversity might tempt him to oppress others ( Ecclesiastes 7:7 ). 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. 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. 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. 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. 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 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]. 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). I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 23I have tested all this with 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 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. 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? 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. [b] 28 Or person. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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, 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 2: vanitas vanitatum dixit Ecclesiastes vanitas vanitatum omnia vanitas. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. For like the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. [b] 28 Or person. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 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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