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Ecclesiastes 2:14
1599 Geneva Bible
Ecclesiastes 2:14
1599 Geneva Bible
14 (A)For the wise man’s [a]eyes are in his head, but the fool walketh in darkness: yet I know also that the same [b]condition falleth to them all.
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- Ecclesiastes 2:14 He forseeth things, which the fool cannot for lack of wisdom.
- Ecclesiastes 2:14 For both die and are forgotten as verse 16, or they both alike have prosperity or adversity.
Ecclesiastes 2:14
New International Version
Ecclesiastes 2:14
New International Version
14 The wise have eyes in their heads,
while the fool walks in the darkness;
but I came to realize
that the same fate overtakes them both.(A)
Ecclesiastes 8:1
1599 Geneva Bible
Ecclesiastes 8:1
1599 Geneva Bible
8 2 To obey Princes and Magistrates. 17 The works of God pass man’s knowledge.
1 Who is as the wise man? and who knoweth the interpretation of a thing? the wisdom of a man doth make his face [a]to shine: and [b]the strength of his face shall be changed.
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- Ecclesiastes 8:1 That is, doth get him favor and prosperity.
- Ecclesiastes 8:1 Whereas before he was proud and arrogant, he shall become humble and meek.
Ecclesiastes 8:1
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Ecclesiastes 8:1
New International Version
8 Who is like the wise?
Who knows the explanation of things?
A person’s wisdom brightens their face
and changes its hard appearance.
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