Ecclesiastes 7:17
The Scripture
(17) Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?
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
Jeremiah 2:33Jeremiah 2:34Ezekiel 8:17Ezekiel 16:20James 1:21Genesis 38:7Genesis 38:8Genesis 38:9Genesis 38:10I Samuel 25:38Job 15:32Job 15:33
Related verses (shared words)
Deuteronomy 5:25II Kings 7:4II Chronicles 25:4Romans 14:8II Kings 14:10II Chronicles 25:19