Ecclesiastes 2:9
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.”
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“So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.”
King James Version · Public Domain“So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And I became great, and increased above every one who had been before me in Jerusalem; also, my wisdom stood with me.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ecclesiastes 2:9 — 7 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Kings 3:12behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there has never been nor will ever be another like you.
- 1 Kings 10:7But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.
- 1 Kings 10:23So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
- 1 Chronicles 29:25The LORD highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal majesty such as had not been bestowed on any king in Israel before him.
- 2 Chronicles 1:1Now Solomon son of David established himself securely over his kingdom, and the LORD his God was with him and highly exalted him.
- 2 Chronicles 9:22So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.
- Ecclesiastes 1:16I said to myself, “Behold, I have grown and increased in wisdom beyond all those before me who were over Jerusalem, and my mind has observed a wealth of wisdom and knowledge.”
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