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Ecclesiastes 7:6-8
International Standard Version
Ecclesiastes 7:6-8
International Standard Version
6 For as thorns burn to heat a pot,
so also is the laughter of the fool—
even this is pointless.
Avoiding the Evils of Life
7 Unjust gain makes the wise foolish,
and a bribe corrupts the heart.
8 The conclusion of something is better than its beginning,
and a patient attitude[a] is more valuable than a proud one.[b]
Footnotes
- Ecclesiastes 7:8 Lit. spirit
- Ecclesiastes 7:8 Lit. spirit
International Standard Version (ISV)
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