Ecclesiastes
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 7:11
“Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.”
King James Version (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 7:11 Context
8Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 9Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 10Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. 11Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. 12For wisdom is a defence, and money is a defence: but the excellency of knowledge is, that wisdom giveth life to them that have it. 13Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked? 14In the day of prosperity be joyful, but in the day of adversity consider: God also hath set the one over against the other, to the end that man should find nothing after him.
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Other Translations
¶ Wisedome is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profite to them that see the sunne.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an advantage to those who see the sun.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wisdom together with a heritage is good, and a profit to those who see the sun.
- Basic English Bible
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.
- Darby Bible
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
- Webster's Bible
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
- World English Bible
Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance, And an advantage [it is] to those beholding the sun.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wisdom is good with an inheritance, yea, a profit to them that see the sun.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an advantage to those who see the sun.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Wisdom together with a heritage is good, and a profit to those who see the sun.
- Basic English Bible
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.
- Darby Bible
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
- Webster's Bible
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
- World English Bible
Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance, And an advantage [it is] to those beholding the sun.
- Youngs Literal Bible
Wisdom is good with an inheritance, yea, a profit to them that see the sun.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 7:11
7:11 Good - When wisdom and riches meet in one man, it is an happy conjunction. By it - By wisdom joined with riches there comes great benefit. To them - Not only to a man's self, but many others in this world.