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Ecclesiastes 7:5-14
(Jubilee Bible 2000)
It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.
⁶ The laughter of the fool is as the crackling of thorns under a pot, and this also (the laughter or prosperity of the fool) is vanity.
⁷ Surely oppression makes a wise man mad, and a gift destroys the heart.
⁸ Better is the end of a thing than its beginning, and he who has suffered in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.
⁹ Do not be hasty in thy spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.
¹⁰ Never say, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.
¹¹ Knowledge is good with an inheritance and is the excellency
of those that see the sun.
¹² For knowledge is a defence, and money is a defence; but wisdom excels in that it gives life to those that have it.
¹³ Consider the work of God; for who can make straight
that which he has twisted?
¹⁴ In the day of good enjoy that which is good, but in the day of adversity open your eyes and learn: God also has made the one (the day of adversity) before the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.

summary:

Verses 5–6 – The Painful Profit of Rebuke
Hearing a wise rebuke is better than enjoying the “song of fools.” Laughter that crackles like thorns in a fire is loud but short-lived, leaving no warmth. Wise correction, though it stings, produces lasting benefit.

Verses 7–10 – Patience in the Face of Twists and Tempests
Oppression can drive the prudent mad; bribes corrupt the heart (v. 7). Patience outshines pride (v. 8), and anger lodged in the lap ruins discernment (v. 9). Longing for “the good old days” (v. 10) is unwise nostalgia that forgets God’s present work.

Verses 11–12 – Wisdom as Sure Defense
Wisdom, like an inheritance, shelters and enriches one’s life. Money can protect, but wisdom preserves life even when wealth vanishes.

Verses 13–14 – Accepting God’s Crooked and Straight Paths
“Consider the work of God: Who can straighten what He has bent?” (v. 13). Prosperity and adversity both arrive by His hand to keep humanity humble and dependent.

Chapter 7 acts as a hinge: moving from the vanity of earthly pursuits (chs. 1-6) to a call for practical wisdom under God’s sovereignty (chs. 7-12).

Key Themes and Theology

1. The frailty of human life and plans.

2. The superior value of godly character over luxury.

3. The necessity of fearing God while living in a perplexing world (cf. Proverbs 1:7).

Proverbs 1:7
(Jubilee Bible)
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, 
but fools despise wisdom and chastening.

4. The limitation of human wisdom—pointing forward to the need for a greater Teacher (Matthew 12:42).

Matthew 12:42
(Jubilee Bible)
The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation and shall condemn it, for she came from the uttermost parts of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon; and, behold, a greater than Solomon is here.

Ecclesiastes Chapter 7 is a reflective piece of wisdom literature, traditionally attributed to Solomon, that delves into the intricacies of life’s paradoxes. It explores the dichotomous relationship between wisdom and folly, the transient nature of life, and the human limitations in comprehending God’s work. Through thought-provoking proverbs and metaphors, the chapter presents a contemplative lens to understand life’s profound realities.

Practical Applications for Today

~ Cultivate a good name—integrity and kindness outlast possessions.
~ Let funerals remind you of priorities; invest in eternal treasures.
~ Welcome loving correction; choose companions who sharpen, not flatter.
~ Exercise patience in traffic, inboxes, and family conflicts—anger short-circuits wisdom.
~ Use money wisely, yet lean harder on God-given insight.
~ When days bend unexpectedly, trust the One who bent them.
~ Shun both self-righteous posing and reckless sin. Walk humbly with God, your strong refuge amid life’s riddles.

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