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csb[1] = "A good name is better than fine perfume, and the day of one\'s death is better than the day of one\'s birth.";
csb[2] = "It is better to go to a house of mourning than to go to a house of feasting, since that is the end of all mankind, and the living should take it to heart.";
csb[3] = "Grief is better than laughter, for when a face is sad, a heart may be glad.";
csb[4] = "The heart of the wise is in a house of mourning, but the heart of fools is in a house of pleasure.";
csb[5] = "It is better to listen to rebuke from a wise person than to listen to the song of fools,";
csb[6] = "for like the crackling of burning thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This too is futile.";
csb[7] = "Surely, the practice of extortion turns a wise person into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the mind.";
csb[8] = "The end of a matter is better than its beginning; a patient spirit is better than a proud spirit.";
csb[9] = "Don\'t let your spirit rush to be angry, for anger abides in the heart of fools.";
csb[10] = "Don\'t say, &quot;Why were the former days better than these? &quot; since it is not wise of you to ask this.";
csb[11] = "Wisdom is as good as an inheritance and an advantage to those who see the sun,";
csb[12] = "because wisdom is protection as silver is protection; but the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.";
csb[13] = "Consider the work of God, for who can straighten out what he has made crooked?";
csb[14] = "In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity, consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that no one can discover anything that will come after him.";
csb[15] = "In my futile life I have seen everything: someone righteous perishes in spite of his righteousness, and someone wicked lives long in spite of his evil.";
csb[16] = "Don\'t be excessively righteous, and don\'t be overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?";
csb[17] = "Don\'t be excessively wicked, and don\'t be foolish. Why should you die before your time?";
csb[18] = "It is good that you grasp the one and do not let the other slip from your hand. For the one who fears God will end up with both of them.";
csb[19] = "Wisdom makes the wise person stronger than ten rulers of a city.";
csb[20] = "There is certainly no one righteous on the earth who does good and never sins.";
csb[21] = "Don\'t pay attention to everything people say, or you may hear your servant cursing you,";
csb[22] = "for in your heart you know that many times you yourself have cursed others.";
csb[23] = "I have tested all this by wisdom. I resolved, &quot;I will be wise,&quot; but it was beyond me.";
csb[24] = "What exists is beyond reach and very deep. Who can discover it?";
csb[25] = "I turned my thoughts to know, explore, and examine wisdom and an explanation for things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity and folly is madness.";
csb[26] = "And I find more bitter than death the woman who is a trap: her heart a net and her hands chains. The one who pleases God will escape her, but the sinner will be captured by her.";
csb[27] = "&quot;Look,&quot; says the Teacher, &quot;I have discovered this by adding one thing to another to find out the explanation,";
csb[28] = "&quot;which my soul continually searches for but does not find: I found one person in a thousand, but none of those was a woman.";
csb[29] = "&quot;Only see this: I have discovered that God made people upright, but they pursued many schemes.&quot;";
kjv[1] = "A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one\'s birth.";
rsv[1] = "A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death, than the day of birth.";
asv[1] = "A [good] name is better than precious oil; and the day of death, than the day of one\'s birth.";
yng[1] = "Better [is] a name than good perfume, And the day of death than the day of birth.";
dby[1] = "A [good] name is better than precious ointment, and the day of death than the day of one\'s birth.";
web[1] = "A good name [is] better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one\'s birth.";
hnv[1] = "A good name is better than fine perfume; and the day of death better than the day of one\'s birth.";
vul[1] = "[Vulgate 7:2] melius est nomen bonum quam unguenta pretiosa et dies mortis die nativitatis";
kjv[2] = "[It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart.";
rsv[2] = "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting; for this is the end of all men, and the living will lay it to heart.";
asv[2] = "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men; and the living will lay it to his heart.";
yng[2] = "Better to go unto a house of mourning, Than to go unto a house of banqueting, For that is the end of all men, And the living layeth [it] unto his heart.";
dby[2] = "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: in that that is the end of all men, and the living taketh it to heart.";
web[2] = "[It is] better to go to the house of mourning, than to go to the house of feasting: for that [is] the end of all men; and the living will lay [it] to his heart.";
hnv[2] = "It is better to go to the house of mourning than to go to the house of feasting: for that is the end of all men, and the living should take this to heart.";
vul[2] = "[Vulgate 7:3] melius est ire ad domum luctus quam ad domum convivii in illa enim finis cunctorum admonetur hominum et vivens cogitat quid futurum sit";
kjv[3] = "Sorrow [is] better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.";
rsv[3] = "Sorrow is better than laughter, for by sadness of countenance the heart is made glad.";
asv[3] = "Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made glad.";
yng[3] = "Better [is] sorrow than laughter, For by the sadness of the face the heart becometh better.";
dby[3] = "Vexation is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.";
web[3] = "Sorrow [is] better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.";
hnv[3] = "Sorrow is better than laughter; for by the sadness of the face the heart is made good.";
vul[3] = "[Vulgate 7:4] melior est ira risu quia per tristitiam vultus corrigitur animus delinquentis";
kjv[4] = "The heart of the wise [is] in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools [is] in the house of mirth.";
rsv[4] = "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.";
asv[4] = "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.";
yng[4] = "The heart of the wise [is] in a house of mourning, And the heart of fools in a house of mirth.";
dby[4] = "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning, but the heart of fools in the house of mirth.";
web[4] = "The heart of the wise [is] in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools [is] in the house of mirth.";
hnv[4] = "The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth.";
vul[4] = "[Vulgate 7:5] cor sapientium ubi tristitia est et cor stultorum ubi laetitia";
kjv[5] = "[It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.";
rsv[5] = "It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise than to hear the song of fools.";
asv[5] = "It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.";
yng[5] = "Better to hear a rebuke of a wise man, Than [for] a man to hear a song of fools,";
dby[5] = "It is better for a man to hear the rebuke of the wise, than to hear the song of fools.";
web[5] = "[It is] better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.";
hnv[5] = "It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.";
vul[5] = "[Vulgate 7:6] melius est a sapiente corripi quam stultorum adulatione decipi";
kjv[6] = "For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so [is] the laughter of the fool: this also [is] vanity.";
rsv[6] = "For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fools; this also is vanity.";
asv[6] = "For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool: this also is vanity.";
yng[6] = "For as the noise of thorns under the pot, So [is] the laughter of a fool, even this [is] vanity.";
dby[6] = "For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.";
web[6] = "For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so [is] the laughter of the fool: this also [is] vanity.";
hnv[6] = " For as the crackling of thorns under a pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This also is vanity.";
vul[6] = "[Vulgate 7:7] quia sicut sonitus spinarum ardentium sub olla sic risus stulti sed et hoc vanitas";
kjv[7] = "Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.";
rsv[7] = "Surely oppression makes the wise man foolish, and a bribe corrupts the mind.";
asv[7] = "Surely extortion maketh the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroyeth the understanding.";
yng[7] = "Surely oppression maketh the wise mad, And a gift destroyeth the heart.";
dby[7] = "Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad, and a gift destroyeth the heart.";
web[7] = "Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.";
hnv[7] = "Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.";
vul[7] = "[Vulgate 7:8] calumnia conturbat sapientem et perdet robur cordis illius";
kjv[8] = "Better [is] the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: [and] the patient in spirit [is] better than the proud in spirit.";
rsv[8] = "Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.";
asv[8] = "Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof; [and] the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.";
yng[8] = "Better [is] the latter end of a thing than its beginning, Better [is] the patient of spirit, than the haughty of spirit.";
dby[8] = "Better is the end of a thing than its beginning; better is a patient spirit than a proud spirit.";
web[8] = "Better [is] the end of a thing than its beginning: [and] the patient in spirit [is] better than the proud in spirit.";
hnv[8] = "Better is the end of a thing than its beginning. The patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit.";
vul[8] = "[Vulgate 7:9] melior est finis orationis quam principium melior est patiens arrogante";
kjv[9] = "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.";
rsv[9] = "Be not quick to anger, for anger lodges in the bosom of fools.";
asv[9] = "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry; for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.";
yng[9] = "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry, For anger in the bosom of fools resteth.";
dby[9] = "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be vexed; for vexation resteth in the bosom of fools.";
web[9] = "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.";
hnv[9] = " Don\'t be hasty in your spirit to be angry, for anger rests in the bosom of fools.";
vul[9] = "[Vulgate 7:10] ne velox sis ad irascendum quia ira in sinu stulti requiescit";
kjv[10] = "Say not thou, What is [the cause] that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this.";
rsv[10] = "Say not, &quot;Why were the former days better than these?&quot; For it is not from wisdom that you ask this.";
asv[10] = "Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.";
yng[10] = "Say not thou, `What was it, That the former days were better than these?\' For thou hast not asked wisely of this.";
dby[10] = "Say not, How is it that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.";
web[10] = "Say not thou, What is [the cause] that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not inquire wisely concerning this.";
hnv[10] = "Don\'t say, &quot;Why were the former days better than these?&quot; For you do not ask wisely about this.";
vul[10] = "[Vulgate 7:11] ne dicas quid putas causae est quod priora tempora meliora fuere quam nunc sunt stulta est enim huiuscemodi interrogatio";
kjv[11] = "Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance: and [by it there is] profit to them that see the sun.";
rsv[11] = "Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.";
asv[11] = "Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.";
yng[11] = "Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance, And an advantage [it is] to those beholding the sun.";
dby[11] = "Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.";
web[11] = "Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance: and [by it there is] profit to them that see the sun.";
hnv[11] = "Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.";
vul[11] = "[Vulgate 7:12] utilior est sapientia cum divitiis et magis prodest videntibus solem";
kjv[12] = "For wisdom [is] a defence, [and] money [is] a defence: but the excellency of knowledge [is, that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it.";
rsv[12] = "For the protection of wisdom is like the protection of money; and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.";
asv[12] = "For wisdom is a defence, even as money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom preserveth the life of him that hath it.";
yng[12] = "For wisdom [is] a defense, money [is] a defence, And the advantage of the knowledge of wisdom [is], She reviveth her possessors.";
dby[12] = "For wisdom is a defence [as] money is a defence; but the excellency of knowledge is, [that] wisdom maketh them that possess it to live.";
web[12] = "For wisdom [is] a defense, [and] money [is] a defense: but the excellence of knowledge [is], [that] wisdom giveth life to them that have it.";
hnv[12] = "For wisdom is a defense, even as money is a defense; but the excellency of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of him who has it.";
vul[12] = "[Vulgate 7:13] sicut enim protegit sapientia sic protegit pecunia hoc autem plus habet eruditio et sapientia quod vitam tribuunt possessori suo";
kjv[13] = "Consider the work of God: for who can make [that] straight, which he hath made crooked?";
rsv[13] = "Consider the work of God; who can make straight what he has made crooked?";
asv[13] = "Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?";
yng[13] = "See the work of God, For who is able to make straight that which He made crooked?";
dby[13] = "Consider the work of God; for who can make straight what he hath made crooked?";
web[13] = "Consider the work of God: for who can make [that] straight, which he hath made crooked?";
hnv[13] = "Consider the work of God, for who can make that straight, which he has made crooked?";
vul[13] = "[Vulgate 7:14] considera opera Dei quod nemo possit corrigere quem ille despexerit";
kjv[14] = "In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.";
rsv[14] = "In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.";
asv[14] = "In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yea, God hath made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything [that shall be] after him.";
yng[14] = "In a day of prosperity be in gladness, And in a day of evil consider. Also this over-against that hath God made, To the intent that man doth not find anything after him.";
dby[14] = "In the day of prosperity enjoy good, and in the day of adversity consider: God hath also set the one beside the other, to the end that man should find out nothing [of what shall be] after him.";
web[14] = "In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.";
hnv[14] = "In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider; yes, God has made the one side by side with the other, to the end that man should not find out anything after him.";
vul[14] = "[Vulgate 7:15] in die bona fruere bonis et malam diem praecave sicut enim hanc sic et illam fecit Deus ut non inveniat homo contra eum iustas querimonias";
kjv[15] = "All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness.";
rsv[15] = "In my vain life I have seen everything; there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs his life in his evil-doing.";
asv[15] = "All this have I seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth [his life] in his evil-doing.";
yng[15] = "The whole I have considered in the days of my vanity. There is a righteous one perishing in his righteousness, and there is a wrong-doer prolonging [himself] in his wrong.";
dby[15] = "All [this] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a righteous [man] that perisheth by his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his days] by his wickedness.";
web[15] = "All [things] have I seen in the days of my vanity: there is a just [man] that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked [man] that prolongeth [his life] in his wickedness.";
hnv[15] = "All this have I seen in my days of vanity: there is a righteous man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who lives long in his evil-doing.";
vul[15] = "[Vulgate 7:16] haec quoque vidi in diebus vanitatis meae iustus perit in iustitia sua et impius multo vivit tempore in malitia sua";
kjv[16] = "Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?";
rsv[16] = "Be not righteous overmuch, and do not make yourself overwise; why should you destroy yourself?";
asv[16] = "Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?";
yng[16] = "Be not over-righteous, nor show thyself too wise, why art thou desolate?";
dby[16] = "Be not righteous overmuch; neither make thyself overwise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself?";
web[16] = "Be not righteous over much; neither make thyself over wise: why shouldst thou destroy thyself?";
hnv[16] = "Don\'t be overly righteous, neither make yourself overly wise. Why should you destroy yourself?";
vul[16] = "[Vulgate 7:17] noli esse iustus multum neque plus sapias quam necesse est ne obstupescas";
kjv[17] = "Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?";
rsv[17] = "Be not wicked overmuch, neither be a fool; why should you die before your time?";
asv[17] = "Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?";
yng[17] = "Do not much wrong, neither be thou a fool, why dost thou die within thy time?";
dby[17] = "Be not overmuch wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?";
web[17] = "Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldst thou die before thy time?";
hnv[17] = "Don\'t be too wicked, neither be foolish. Why should you die before your time?";
vul[17] = "[Vulgate 7:18] ne impie agas multum et noli esse stultus ne moriaris in tempore non tuo";
kjv[18] = "[It is] good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all.";
rsv[18] = "It is good that you should take hold of this, and from that withhold not your hand; for he who fears God shall come forth from them all.";
asv[18] = "It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.";
yng[18] = "[It is] good that thou dost lay hold on this, and also, from that withdrawest not thy hand, for whoso is fearing God goeth out with them all.";
dby[18] = "It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God cometh forth from them all.";
web[18] = "[It is] good that thou shouldst take hold of this; yes, also from this withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall escape from them all.";
hnv[18] = "It is good that you should take hold of this. Yes, also from that don\'t withdraw your hand; for he who fears God will come forth from them all.";
vul[18] = "[Vulgate 7:19] bonum est te sustentare iustum sed et ab illo ne subtrahas manum tuam quia qui Deum timet nihil neglegit";
kjv[19] = "Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] which are in the city.";
rsv[19] = "Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.";
asv[19] = "Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.";
yng[19] = "The wisdom giveth strength to a wise man, more than wealth the rulers who have been in a city.";
dby[19] = "Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] that are in a city.";
web[19] = "Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty [men] who are in the city.";
hnv[19] = "Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.";
vul[19] = "[Vulgate 7:20] sapientia confortabit sapientem super decem principes civitatis";
kjv[20] = "For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.";
rsv[20] = "Surely there is not a righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.";
asv[20] = "Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.";
yng[20] = "Because there is not a righteous man on earth that doth good and sinneth not.";
dby[20] = "Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good and sinneth not.";
web[20] = "For [there is] not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.";
hnv[20] = "Surely there is not a righteous man on eretz, who does good and doesn\'t sin.";
vul[20] = "[Vulgate 7:21] non est enim homo iustus in terra qui faciat bonum et non peccet";
kjv[21] = "Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:";
rsv[21] = "Do not give heed to all the things that men say, lest you hear your servant cursing you;";
asv[21] = "Also take not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee;";
yng[21] = "Also to all the words that they speak give not thy heart, that thou hear not thy servant reviling thee.";
dby[21] = "Also give not heed unto all words that are spoken, lest thou hear thy servant curse thee.";
web[21] = "Also take no heed to all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:";
hnv[21] = "Also don\'t take heed to all words that are spoken, lest you hear your servant curse you;";
vul[21] = "[Vulgate 7:22] sed et cunctis sermonibus qui dicuntur ne accommodes cor tuum ne forte audias servum tuum maledicentem tibi";
kjv[22] = "For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.";
rsv[22] = "your heart knows that many times you have yourself cursed others.";
asv[22] = "for oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.";
yng[22] = "For many times also hath thy heart known that thou thyself also hast reviled others.";
dby[22] = "For also thine own heart knoweth that oftentimes thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.";
web[22] = "For often also thy own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.";
hnv[22] = "for often your own heart knows that you yourself have likewise cursed others.";
vul[22] = "[Vulgate 7:23] scit enim tua conscientia quia et tu crebro maledixisti aliis";
kjv[23] = "All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me.";
rsv[23] = "All this I have tested by wisdom; I said, &quot;I will be wise&quot;; but it was far from me.";
asv[23] = "All this have I proved in wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.";
yng[23] = "All this I have tried by wisdom; I have said, `I am wise,\' and it [is] far from me.";
dby[23] = "All this have I tried by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.";
web[23] = "All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it [was] far from me.";
hnv[23] = "All this have I proved in wisdom. I said, &quot;I will be wise;&quot; but it was far from me.";
vul[23] = "[Vulgate 7:24] cuncta temptavi in sapientia dixi sapiens efficiar et ipsa longius recessit a me";
kjv[24] = "That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?";
rsv[24] = "That which is, is far off, and deep, very deep; who can find it out?";
asv[24] = "That which is, is far off and exceeding deep; who can find it out?";
yng[24] = "Far off [is] that which hath been, and deep, deep, who doth find it?";
dby[24] = "Whatever hath been, is far off, and exceeding deep: who will find it out?";
web[24] = "That which is far off, and exceedingly deep, who can find it out?";
hnv[24] = "That which is, is far off and exceedingly deep. Who can find it out?";
vul[24] = "[Vulgate 7:25] multo magis quam erat et alta profunditas quis inveniet eam";
kjv[25] = "I applied mine heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason [of things], and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness [and] madness:";
rsv[25] = "I turned my mind to know and to search out and to seek wisdom and the sum of things, and to know the wickedness of folly and the foolishness which is madness.";
asv[25] = "I turned about, and my heart [was set] to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the reason [of things], and to know that wickedness is folly, and that foolishness is madness.";
yng[25] = "I have turned round, also my heart, to know and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and reason, and to know the wrong of folly, and of foolishness the madness.";
dby[25] = "I turned, I and my heart, to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom and reason, and to know wickedness to be folly, and foolishness to be madness;";
web[25] = "I applied my heart to know, and to search, and to seek out wisdom, and the reason [of things], and to know the wickedness of folly, even of foolishness [and] madness:";
hnv[25] = " I turned around, and my heart sought to know and to search out, and to seek wisdom and the scheme of things, and to know that wickedness is stupidity, and that foolishness is madness.";
vul[25] = "[Vulgate 7:26] lustravi universa animo meo ut scirem et considerarem et quaererem sapientiam et rationem et ut cognoscerem impietatem stulti et errorem inprudentium";
kjv[26] = "And I find more bitter than death the woman, whose heart [is] snares and nets, [and] her hands [as] bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.";
rsv[26] = "And I found more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets, and whose hands are fetters; he who pleases God escapes her, but the sinner is taken by her.";
asv[26] = "And I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and nets, [and] whose hands are bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.";
yng[26] = "And I am finding more bitter than death, the woman whose heart [is] nets and snares, her hands [are] bands; the good before God escapeth from her, but the sinner is captured by her.";
dby[26] = "and I found more bitter than death the woman whose heart is nets and snares, [and] whose hands are bands: whoso pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be caught by her.";
web[26] = "And I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart [is] snares and nets, [and] her hands [as] bands: whoever pleaseth God shall escape from her; but the sinner shall be taken by her.";
hnv[26] = "I find more bitter than death the woman whose heart is snares and traps, whose hands are chains. Whoever pleases God shall escape from her; but the sinner will be ensnared by her.";
vul[26] = "[Vulgate 7:27] et inveni amariorem morte mulierem quae laqueus venatorum est et sagena cor eius vincula sunt manus illius qui placet Deo effugiet eam qui autem peccator est capietur ab illa";
kjv[27] = "Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, [counting] one by one, to find out the account:";
rsv[27] = "Behold, this is what I found, says the Preacher, adding one thing to another to find the sum,";
asv[27] = "Behold, this have I found, saith the Preacher, [laying] one thing to another, to find out the account;";
yng[27] = "See, this I have found, said the Preacher, one to one, to find out the reason";
dby[27] = "See this which I have found, saith the Preacher, [searching] one by one to find out the reason;";
web[27] = "Behold, this have I found, saith the preacher, [counting] one by one, to find out the account:";
hnv[27] = "Behold, this have I found, says Kohelet, one to another, to find out the scheme;";
vul[27] = "[Vulgate 7:28] ecce hoc inveni dicit Ecclesiastes unum et alterum ut invenirem rationem";
kjv[28] = "Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.";
rsv[28] = "which my mind has sought repeatedly, but I have not found. One man among a thousand I found, but a woman among all these I have not found.";
asv[28] = "which my soul still seeketh, but I have not found: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.";
yng[28] = "(that still my soul had sought, and I had not found), One man, a teacher, I have found, and a woman among all these I have not found.";
dby[28] = "which my soul yet seeketh, and I have not found: one man among a thousand have I found, but a woman among all those have I not found.";
web[28] = "Which yet my soul seeketh, but I find not: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.";
hnv[28] = "which my soul still seeks; but I have not found: one man among a thousand have I found; but a woman among all those have I not found.";
vul[28] = "[Vulgate 7:29] quam adhuc quaerit anima mea et non inveni virum de mille unum repperi mulierem ex omnibus non inveni";
kjv[29] = "Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.";
rsv[29] = "Behold, this alone I found, that God made man upright, but they have sought out many devices.";
asv[29] = "Behold, this only have I found: that God made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.";
yng[29] = "See, this alone I have found, that God made man upright, and they -- they have sought out many devices.";
dby[29] = "Only see this which I have found: that God made man upright, but they have sought out many devices.";
web[29] = "Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.";
hnv[29] = "Behold, this only have I found: that God made man upright; but they search for many schemes.";
vul[29] = "[Vulgate 7:30] solummodo hoc inveni quod fecerit Deus hominem rectum et ipse se infinitis miscuerit quaestionibus quis talis ut sapiens est et quis cognovit solutionem verbi";
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