Ecclesiastes 7:11-16 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

11. Wisdom is as good to have as inheriting property.It helps people see what to do.

12. Wisdom is like money.They both help a person.But wisdom is better than money,because it can save a person’s life.

13. Stop and think about everything that God causes to happen.You cannot change a thing,even if you think it is wrong.

14. When life is good, enjoy it.But when life is hard, remember:God gives us good times and hard times.And no one knows what tomorrow will bring.

15. In my short life I have seen both of these:I have seen good men die being good.And I have seen evil men living a long time.

16. Don’t try to be too right all the time.Don’t try to be too wise, either.Why should you destroy yourself this way?

Ecclesiastes 7