Ecclesiastes 7:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 7:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 7:9 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 7:9 — KJV
“Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.”
— Ecclesiastes 7:9 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 7:9 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 7:9
“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:9: angry, anger
“God hath delivered into your hands the princes of Midian, Oreb and Zeeb: and what was I able to do in comparison of you? Then their anger was abated toward him, when he had said that. anger: Heb. spirit”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:9: spirit, anger
“And the Spirit of the LORD came upon him, and he went down to Ashkelon, and slew thirty men of them, and took their spoil, and gave change of garments unto them which expounded the riddle. And his anger was kindled, and he went up to his father's house. spoil: or, apparel”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:9: spirit, anger
“And the Spirit of God came upon Saul when he heard those tidings, and his anger was kindled greatly.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:9: spirit, anger
“And he made his son pass through the fire, and observed times, and used enchantments, and dealt with familiar spirits and wizards: he wrought much wickedness in the sight of the LORD, to provoke him to anger.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:9: spirit, anger
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