Ecclesiastes 7:7

World English Bible (WEB)

"Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding."

About Ecclesiastes

A reflection on the meaning of life and finding purpose in God.

Old Testament • Book #21

It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.

For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.

Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in s...

Do not be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.

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