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Ecclesiastes 7:7-9
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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]
9 Never be in a hurry to become internally angry,
    since anger settles down in the lap of fools.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:8 Lit. spirit
  2. Ecclesiastes 7:8 Lit. spirit
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Ecclesiastes 7:7-9
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7 Extortion turns a wise person into a fool,
    and a bribe(A) corrupts the heart.

8 The end of a matter is better than its beginning,
    and patience(B) is better than pride.
9 Do not be quickly provoked(C) in your spirit,
    for anger resides in the lap of fools.(D)

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