And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
Ecclesiastes 9:18 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good. American Standard Version (1901) Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroyeth much good. Common English Bible Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one incompetent person destroys much good. Catholic Public Domain Version Wisdom is better than weapons of war. And whoever offends in one thing, shall lose many good things. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Better is wisdom, than weapons of war: and he that shall offend in one, shall lose many good things. |
And he did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the heathen, whom the LORD cast out before the children of Israel.
Thy wickedness may hurt a man as thou art; And thy righteousness may profit a son of man
Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a stinking savour: so doth a little folly outweigh wisdom and honour.
If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.
For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers which are in a city.
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
And like as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also withstand the truth; men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith.
Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and wrath fell upon all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.
But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the devoted thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the devoted thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel.
And the men of Ai smote of them about thirty and six men: and they chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim, and smote them at the going down: and the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.
How much more, if haply the people had eaten freely today of the spoil of their enemies which they found? for now hath there been no great slaughter among the Philistines.