September 7 - Ecclesiastes 7.1-14
September 7 - Ecclesiastes 7.1-14
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The Best in Life Ecclesiastes 7 A good reputation at the time of death is better than loving care
at the time of birth.
 2It's better to go to a funeral
than to attend a feast;
funerals remind us
that we all must die.
3Choose sorrow over laughter
because a sad face
may hide a happy heart.
4A sensible person mourns,
but fools always laugh.
 5 Harsh correction is better
than the songs of a fool.
6Foolish laughter is stupid.
It sounds like thorns
crackling in a fire.
7Corruption makes fools
of sensible people,
and bribes can ruin you.
8Something completed is better
than something just begun;
patience is better
than too much pride.
9Only fools get angry quickly
and hold a grudge.
10It isn't wise to ask,
"Why is everything worse
than it used to be?"
11Having wisdom is better
than an inheritance.
12Wisdom will protect you
just like money;
knowledge with good sense
will lead you to life.
13Think of what God has done!
 If God makes something crooked,
can you make it straight?
14When times are good,
you should be cheerful;
when times are bad,
think what it means.
God makes them both
to keep us from knowing
what will happen next.
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