Ecclesiastes 2:9 - The Message9-10 Oh, how I prospered! I left all my predecessors in Jerusalem far behind, left them behind in the dust. What’s more, I kept a clear head through it all. Everything I wanted I took—I never said no to myself. I gave in to every impulse, held back nothing. I sucked the marrow of pleasure out of every task—my reward to myself for a hard day’s work! See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17699 So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition9 So I became great and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me and stood by me. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)9 So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. See the chapterCommon English Bible9 So I became far greater than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. Moreover, my wisdom stood by me. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version9 And I surpassed in opulence all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also persevered with me. See the chapter |