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Ecclesiastes 7:23

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All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.

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  1. Ecclesiastes 7:21

    Also take no heed unto all words that are spoken; lest thou hear thy servant curse thee:

  2. Ecclesiastes 7:22

    For oftentimes also thine own heart knoweth that thou thyself likewise hast cursed others.

  3. Ecclesiastes 7:24

    That which is far off, and exceeding deep, who can find it out?

  4. Ecclesiastes 7:25

    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:

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