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. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, New Living Translation. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 19Wisdom strengthens the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city. 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]. 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. 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, 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. 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? 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. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 24Whatever has been is far off, deeply remote and exceedingly mysterious. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? [b] 28 Or person. 21Also, do not take seriously everything that is said, so that you will not hear your servant cursing you, 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].. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? And the living will take it to heart and solemnly ponder its meaning. 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]. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. Do not be quick in spirit to be angry or vexed, for anger and vexation lodge in the bosom of fools. 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]. 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. Copyright 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation, Amplified Bible, Classic Edition (AMPC). 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. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her, but the sinner shall be taken by her. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. YouVersion uses cookies to personalize your experience. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 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. 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. 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]. 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. 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]? Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 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. 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]. [b] 28 Or person. For often your own heart knows that you have likewise cursed others. 9Do not be eager in your heart to be angry, For anger dwells in the heart of fools. 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]. [b] 28 Or person. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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. Who can discover it [for it is beyond the grasp of man]? 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]. 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. 20Indeed, there is not a righteous man on earth who always does good and who never sins. [b] 28 Or person. 23I have tested all this with wisdom. 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]. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. Why should you die before your time? 13Consider the work of God: Who can make straight what He has bent? 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. 22for you also know that you too have cursed others many times. 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]. 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. worships God will come forth from them all. Why should you die before your time? It will do more good to go to a funeral than to a feast. 17Do not be excessively or willfully wicked and do not be a fool. 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. Why should you die before your time? 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. Whoever pleases God will escape from her, but the sinner will be taken captive by her [evil]. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 7For oppression makes a wise man foolish, And a bribe corrupts the [good judgment of the] heart. 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. 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. 11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun. 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. 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]. 27Behold, I have discovered this, says the Preacher, while adding one thing to another to find an explanation, 10Do not say, Why were the old days better than these? 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