ecclesiastes 7 ampc
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]. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. 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. 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]. Read the Bible, discover plans, and seek God every day. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? Why should you die before your time? 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. 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. [b] 28 Or person. 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? [James 1:19, 20. 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]. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 3:23. Why should you die before your time? The AMPC does this through the use of explanatory alternate readings and amplifications to assist the reader in . 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. Why should you die before your time? 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. 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]. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. The wise man's prosperity might tempt him to accept a bribe, or his adversity might tempt him to oppress others ( Ecclesiastes 7:7 ). 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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? 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. 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. 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]? 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, Ecclesiastes 7:9 AMPC Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. 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 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? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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]? But the heart of fools is [senseless] in the house of pleasure. 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]. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. [True] wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers, valiant generals who are in the 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. 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. [b] 28 Or person. [b] 28 Or person. The benefit of a good name; of death above life; of sorrow above vain mirth. For that [day of death] is the end of every man, And the living will take it to heart and solemnly ponder its meaning. 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). 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. pinaraktay20891az. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 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. 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? ]. 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. 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. Chapter 7. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 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? 24 Wisdom is always distant and difficult to find. 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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? 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. 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]. Why should you die before your time? 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. 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. [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]. 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. 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. 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. 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. New Living Translation. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. 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? 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. 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. 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]. [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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. 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 excessively or willfully wicked and do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do be! 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