And 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 Israel.
Ecclesiastes 9:18 - King James 2000 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. |
And 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 Israel.
Your wickedness may hurt a man as you are; and your righteousness may profit the son of man.
Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.
If the iron is blunt, and he does not sharpen the edge, then must he use more strength: but wisdom helps one to succeed.
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.
For wisdom is a defense, and money is a defense: but the excellence of knowledge is, that wisdom gives life to them that have it.
Wisdom strengthens the wise more than ten mighty men who are in the city.
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength: nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
Did not Achan the son of Zerah commit a trespass in the accursed thing, and wrath fell on all the congregation of Israel? and that man perished not alone in his iniquity.
But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against the children of Israel.
And the men of Ai struck of them about thirty and six men: for they chased them from before the gate even unto Shebarim, and struck them on the descent: therefore the hearts of the people melted, and became as water.
How much better, if the people had eaten freely today of the spoil of their enemies which they found? for would there not been now a much greater slaughter among the Philistines?