Ecclesiastes 7:1-6 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.

Ecclesiastes 7