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Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ecclesiastes 7:18

From this] RV 'from that.' Whatever the nature of the experience to which God subjects you, take cognisance of the evil as well as of the good. That in using such language he is not condoning sin is clear from the last part of the v. If only he fear God, he shall come forth unscathed.

19-22. Be wise enough not to be over sensitive to criticism, since you also indulge in it.

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