He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the nations whom the LORD cast out before the children of Yisra'el.
Ecclesiastes 9:18 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing 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. |
He did that which was evil in the sight of the LORD, after the abominations of the nations whom the LORD cast out before the children of Yisra'el.
Your wickedness may hurt a man as you are, and your righteousness may profit a son of man.
Dead flies cause the oil of the perfumer to send forth an evil odor; so does a little folly outweigh wisdom and honor.
If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.
For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who 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.
Even as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moshe, so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind, reprobate concerning the faith.
Didn't `Akhan the son of Zerach commit a trespass in the devoted thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Yisra'el? and that man didn't perish alone in his iniquity.
But the children of Yisra'el committed a trespass in the devoted thing; for `Akhan, the son of Karmi, the son of Zavdi, the son of Zerach, of the tribe of Yehudah, took of the devoted thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Yisra'el.
The men of `Ai struck of them about thirty-six men; and they chased them [from] before the gate even to Shevarim, and struck them at the descent; 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 has there been no great slaughter among the Pelishtim.