Ecclesiastes 2:9

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

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.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:23

So King Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom (skill).

1 Kings 10:7

I did not believe it until I came and my eyes had seen. Behold, the half was not told me. You have added wisdom and goodness exceeding the fame I heard.

1 Kings 3:12

Behold, I have done as you asked. I have given you a wise, discerning mind, so that no one before you was your equal, nor shall any arise after you equal to you.

1 Chronicles 29:25

And the 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.

2 Chronicles 1:1

SOLOMON SON of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.

Ecclesiastes 1:16

I entered into counsel with my own mind, saying, Behold, I have acquired great [human] wisdom, yes, more than all who have been over Jerusalem before me; and my mind has had great experience of [moral] wisdom and [scientific] knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 5:11

When goods increase, they who eat them increase also. And what gain is there to their owner except to see them with his eyes?