Ecclesiastes 2:9

A Conservative Version

So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:25

And LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

Ecclesiastes 1:16

I communed with my own heart, saying, Lo, I have gotten for me great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yea, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.

1 Kings 10:23

So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.

2 Chronicles 1:1

And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom. And LORD his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.

1 Kings 10:7

However I did not believe the words until I came, and my eyes had seen it. And, behold, the half was not told me; thy wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.

1 Kings 3:12

behold, I have done according to thy word. Lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart, so that there has been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like thee.

Ecclesiastes 5:11

When goods increase, they are increased who eat them. And what advantage is there to the owner of it, except the beholding [of them] with his eyes?