Ecclesiastes 7:14
The Scripture
(14) In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
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
Ecclesiastes 3:4Deuteronomy 28:47Psalms 30:11Psalms 30:12Psalms 40:3Matthew 9:13John 16:22John 16:23James 5:13Deuteronomy 8:3I Kings 8:47I Kings 17:17
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