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20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. I said, I will be wise [independently of God]but it was far from me. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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]. 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. 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 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. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a 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. 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]. Ecclesiastes 7:8-14 AMPC Better is the end of a thing than the beginning of it, and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 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. 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? 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? 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 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. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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 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. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. 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. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? [b] 28 Or person. Why should you die before your time? [b] 28 Or person. 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. 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 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. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. Ecclesiastes Chapter 7 Bible Options | + Text Size 1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. 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. [Although all have sinned] be not wicked overmuch. 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. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. 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 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]. 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]. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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]. 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 said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 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. 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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. 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 28which I am still seeking but have not found. 3:23. 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]. 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. Ecclesiastes 7 - Trying to Find a Better Way Video for Ecclesiastes 7: Ecclesiastes 7-9 - The Unfulfilled Life A. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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]. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. [b] 28 Or person. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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, 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. 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]? 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. 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. 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. [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. 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]. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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]. 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? For it is not from wisdom that you ask about this. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 6For like the crackling of [burning] thorn bushes under a pot, So is the laughter of the fool; And this too is vanity (futility). 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. 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]? Verses 7-10 Both adversity and prosperity tempt people to abandon a wise lifestyle for one of folly. 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 side by side with the other, so that man may not find out anything that shall be after him. [b] 28 Or person. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. For it is not wise. 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. 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]? Why should you die before your time? 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Sorrow is better than laughter, for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better, The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. 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]. 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 25 I searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. 8The end of a matter is better than its beginning; Patience of spirit is better than haughtiness of spirit (pride). 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. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 2 It 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, 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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. Start for FREE. [True] wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers, valiant generals who are in the city. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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]. [b] 28 Or person. 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. All things considered it is wiser to live a life of thoughtful self-restraint than to pursue a life of hedonism. [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. 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, 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, Why should you die before your time? I said, I will be wise [independently of God], but true wisdom was far from me. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, [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. 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. 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. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. I was determined to prove to myself that wickedness is stupid and that foolishness is madness. 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. 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]. 15I 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. 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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]. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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