Ecclesiastes 7:7

Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:7

BSB
Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.
AKJV
Surely oppression makes a wise man mad; and a gift destroys the heart.
CPDV
A false accusation troubles the wise man and saps the strength of his heart.
ERV
Surely extortion maketh a wise man foolish; and a gift destroyeth the understanding.
NHEB
Surely extortion makes the wise man foolish; and a bribe destroys the understanding.
SMT
For oppression will make foolish the wise one; and a gift will destroy the heart.

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:7
Summary
Corruption damages wisdom and integrity
Event
Explaining oppression's effect on wisdom
Estimated Time Period
c. 3rd century BC
Category
Wisdom