Ecclesiastes 7:8-9, 12-14

Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 NET

The end of a matter is better than its beginning; likewise, patience is better than pride. Do not let yourself be quickly provoked, for anger resides in the lap of fools.

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Ecclesiastes 7:12-14 NET

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For wisdom provides protection, just as money provides protection. But the advantage of knowledge is this: Wisdom preserves the life of its owner. Consider the work of God: For who can make straight what he has bent? In times of prosperity be joyful, but in times of adversity consider this: God has made one as well as the other, so that no one can discover what the future holds.

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Ecclesiastes 7:8-9 - The end of a matter is better than its beginning;
likewise, patience is better than pride.
Do not let yourself be quickly provoked,
for anger resides in the lap of fools.

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