11 Be not thou of an hasty spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.

12 Say not thou, Why is it that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire [a]wisely of this thing.

13 Wisdom is good with an [b]inheritance, and excellent to them that see the sun.

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Footnotes

  1. Ecclesiastes 7:12 Murmur not against God when he sendeth adversities for man’s sins.
  2. Ecclesiastes 7:13 He answereth to them that esteem not wisdom except riches be joined therewith, showing that both are the gifts of God, but that wisdom is far more excellent, and may be without riches.

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