Ecclesiastes 2:13

A Conservative Version

Then I saw that wisdom excels folly as far as light excels darkness.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:8

For ye were once darkness, but now light in Lord. Walk as children of light

Matthew 6:23

But if thine eye is bad, thy whole body will be dark. If therefore the light that is in thee is darkness, how great is the darkness!

Ecclesiastes 11:7

Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.

Malachi 3:18

Then ye shall return and discern between the righteous man and the wicked man, between him who serves God and him who does not serve him.

Psalm 119:105

Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and light to my path.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

Ecclesiastes 9:16

Then I said, Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.

Psalm 119:130

The opening of thy words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the iron be blunt, and he does not whet the edge, then he must increase strength. But wisdom is advantageous to make right.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of a prudent man is to understand his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.