2 occurrences

'Tried' in the Bible

I tried to understand, examine, and comprehend the role of wisdom in the scheme of things, and to understand the stupidity of wickedness and the insanity of folly.

Verse ConceptsInvestigatingStudying Insanity

When I tried to gain wisdom and to observe the activity on earth -- even though it prevents anyone from sleeping day or night --

Verse ConceptsAcquiring Wisdom

Bible Theasaurus

Assay (3 instances)
Attempt (41 instances)
Examine (68 instances)
Tested (82 instances)
Well-Tried (1 instance)

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