Ecclesiastes 7:22
The Scripture
(22) For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.
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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