Ecclesiastes 7:23

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

Key Reflection

This verse highlights the often overlooked truth that our hearts frequently judge others harshly in ways we might not wish for ourselves, reflecting a deeper spiritual reality of the human condition. It underscores the need for self-examination and mercy, as our own experiences can serve as a mirror to the sins we attribute to others.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I will be -Or, I am. There was a time when Solomon thought himself wise enough to comprehend the work of God, and therefore needed for himself the self-humbling conviction declared in this verse. It -i. e. Wisdom. CompareEcclesiastes 8:17.

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