Ecclesiastes 8:1

Contemporary English Version 1995

Who is smart enough to explain everything? Wisdom makes you cheerful and gives you a smile.

Cross References

Acts 6:15

Then all the council members stared at Stephen. They saw that his face looked like the face of an angel.

Deuteronomy 28:50

They won't show any mercy, and they will have no respect for old people or pity for children.

2 Peter 1:20

But you need to realize that no one alone can understand any of the prophecies in the Scriptures.

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood beside me. He gave me the strength to tell his full message, so that all Gentiles would hear it. And I was kept safe from hungry lions.

Acts 4:29

Lord, listen to their threats! We are your servants. So make us brave enough to speak your message.

Acts 4:13

The officials were amazed to see how brave Peter and John were, and they knew that these two apostles were only ordinary men and not well educated. The officials were certain these men had been with Jesus.

Proverbs 17:24

Anyone with wisdom knows what makes good sense, but fools can never make up their minds.

Job 33:23

One of a thousand angels then comes to our rescue by saying we are innocent.

Ephesians 6:19

Pray that I will be given the message to speak and that I may fearlessly explain the mystery about the good news.

Matthew 17:2

There in front of the disciples, Jesus was completely changed. His face was shining like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.

Daniel 2:47

The king said, “Now I know that your God is above all other gods and kings, because he gave you the power to explain this mystery.”

Proverbs 24:5

Wisdom brings strength, and knowledge gives power.

Proverbs 1:6

proverbs and sayings, as well as words of wisdom, and all kinds of riddles.

Genesis 40:8

“We each had a dream last night,” they answered, “and there is no one to tell us what they mean.” Joseph replied, “Doesn't God know the meaning of dreams? Now tell me what you dreamed.”

Romans 13:5

But you should obey the rulers because you know it is the right thing to do, and not just because of God's anger.

Proverbs 21:29

Wicked people bluff their way, but God's people think before they take a step.

Exodus 34:35

They could see that his face was still shining. So after he had spoken with them, he would put the veil back on and leave it on until the next time he went to speak with the Lord.

Proverbs 12:8

Good sense is worthy of praise, but stupidity is a curse.

Daniel 2:22

“You explain deep mysteries, because even the dark is light to you.