Ecclesiastes 7:18
The Scripture
(18) It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.
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 11:6Proverbs 4:25Proverbs 4:26Proverbs 4:27Proverbs 8:20Luke 11:42Ecclesiastes 8:12Ecclesiastes 12:13Psalms 25:12Psalms 25:13Psalms 25:14Psalms 145:19
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