Ecclesiastes 7:15
The Scripture
(15) All things have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness.
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 2:23Ecclesiastes 5:16Ecclesiastes 5:17Ecclesiastes 6:12Genesis 47:9Psalms 39:6Ecclesiastes 3:16Ecclesiastes 8:14Ecclesiastes 9:1Ecclesiastes 9:2I Samuel 22:18I Samuel 22:19
Related verses (shared words)
Jeremiah 44:9Ezekiel 33:12Leviticus 19:36Ecclesiastes 8:14Ezekiel 45:10Romans 9:30