Ecclesiastes 7:22

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:22

BSB

For you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others.

AKJV

For oftentimes also your own heart knows that you yourself likewise have cursed others.

CPDV

For your conscience knows that you, too, have repeatedly spoken evil of others.

ERV

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

NHEB

for often your own heart knows that you yourself have likewise cursed others.

SMT

For also many times thy heart knew that thou didst also curse others.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:22

ForoftentimesH7227 alsoH6471Noun FemininethineownheartH3820Noun Masculine knowethH3045VerbthatthouthyselflikewisehastcursedH7043Verb othersH312Adjective

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:22

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Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:22

Summary

Self-awareness reveals personal hypocrisy

Event

Exposing one's own cursing others

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC