7:25a I directed my mind to understand, to explore, to search out wisdom and explanations,

I was determined to investigate everything in order to be wise and to understand ⌊what⌋ everything ⌊means⌋ .
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I was determined to discover everything in order to be wise and to understand the plan behind everything.

7:25b and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the folly of madness.

I learned that wickedness is stupid and foolishness is madness. (God’s Word)
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I did learn that it is foolish to be evil, and it is crazy to act like a fool. (English Easy-to-Read Version)
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At the same time, I wanted to understand why it’s stupid and senseless to be an evil fool. (Contemporary English Version)
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and to know that wickedness is folly and that foolishness is madness. (New Revised Standard Version)

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