International Children’s Bible

Ecclesiastes 7:1-14 International Children’s Bible (ICB)

1. It is better to have respect than good perfume.The day a person dies is better than the day he was born.

2. It is better to go to a funeralthan to a party.We all must die.Everyone living should think about this.

3. Sorrow is better than laughter.Sadness has a good influence on you.

4. A wise man thinks about death,but a foolish person thinks only about having a good time.

5. It is better to be criticized by a wise manthan to be praised by a foolish person.

6. The laughter of foolish people is useless.It is like heating a pot by burning straw.There is a lot of fire but no heat.

7. Even a wise man will become foolishif he lets money change his thinking.

8. It is better to finish somethingthan to start it.It is better to be patientthan to be proud.

9. Don’t become mad quickly,because getting angry is foolish.

10. Don’t ask, “Why was life better in the ‘good old days’?”It is not wise to ask such questions.

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.