Ecclesiastes 7:1
The Scripture
(1) A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter the author reflects on the futility of seeking wisdom without understanding, warning that many pursue knowledge for its own sake and become proud. He contrasts the fleeting joy of the wise with the inevitable loss of all things, urging that one should not be deceived by the appearance of wisdom. The chapter ends with a reminder that the fear of the wise is a trap.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Proverbs 15:30Proverbs 22:1Isaiah 56:5Luke 10:20Hebrews 11:2Hebrews 11:39Ecclesiastes 10:1Psalms 133:2Proverbs 27:9Song of Solomon 1:3Song of Solomon 4:10John 13:2
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