Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be in the fear of Adonai.
Ecclesiastes 5:7 - Tree of Life Version If you see the oppression of the poor or perversion of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be shocked at the matter. For one authority watches over another authority, and higher ones are over them. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For in a multitude of dreams there is futility and worthlessness, and ruin in a flood of words. But [reverently] fear God [revere and worship Him, knowing that He is]. American Standard Version (1901) For in the multitude of dreams there are vanities, and in many words: but fear thou God. Common English Bible Remember: When dreams multiply, so do pointless thoughts and excessive speech. Therefore, fear God. Catholic Public Domain Version If you see false accusations against the indigent, and violent judgments, and subverted justice in the government, do not be surprised over this situation. For those in high places have others who are higher, and there are still others, more eminent, over these. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version If thou shalt see the oppressions of the poor, and violent judgments, and justice perverted in the province, wonder not at this matter: for he that is high hath another higher, and there are others still higher than these: |
Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be in the fear of Adonai.
A final word, when all has been heard: Fear God and keep His mitzvot! For this applies to all mankind.
I know that everything that God does will endure forever. There is no adding to it or taking from it. God has made it so, that they will revere Him.
I have also seen under the sun: In the place of justice there was wickedness, and in the place of righteousness there was wickedness.
When you swear a vow to God, don’t delay in fulfilling it. For He takes no delight in fools. Pay what you vow!
It is good to grasp the one and not withdraw your hand from the other. For the one who fears God will escape both extremes.
Even though a sinner might commit a hundred crimes and prolong his days, yet I know that it will be well for those who fear God, for those who revere Him.
But it will not go well with the wicked, and he will not lengthen his days like a shadow, because he does not fear God.
I have seen all this while applying my mind to everything done under the sun: sometimes one person dominates another person to his own harm.
But I tell you that on the Day of Judgment, men will give account for every careless word they speak.