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Ecclesiastes 2:12 · KJV

"And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done."

King James Version

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Passage Context

10And whatsoever mine eyes desired I kept not from them, I withheld not my heart from any joy; for my heart rejoiced in all my labour: and this was my portion of all my labour.
11Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.
12And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.
13Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.
14The wise man's eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you discern between wisdom and folly in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to seek understanding?

3

When have you learned a valuable lesson from a foolish choice?

Life Application

learning

Commit to lifelong learning by seeking wisdom from various sources, including books, mentors, and life experiences.

decision-making

Before making decisions, take a moment to reflect on the potential outcomes and seek wise counsel.

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