Ecclesiastes 9:13

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Once I saw what people really think of wisdom.

Cross References

2 Samuel 20:22

She went to the people of the town and talked them into doing it. They cut off Sheba's head and threw it to Joab. Joab blew a signal on his trumpet, and the soldiers returned to their homes. Joab went back to David in Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 6:1

There is something else terribly unfair, and it troubles everyone on earth.

Ecclesiastes 7:15

I have seen everything during this senseless life of mine. I have seen good citizens die for doing the right thing, and I have seen criminals live to a ripe old age.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom will make you stronger than the ten most powerful leaders in your city.

Ecclesiastes 8:16

Day and night I went without sleep, trying to understand what goes on in this world.

Ecclesiastes 9:11

Here is something else I have learnt: The fastest runners and the greatest heroes don't always win races and battles. Wisdom, intelligence, and skill don't always make you healthy, rich, or popular. We each have our share of bad luck.

Ecclesiastes 9:12

None of us know when we might fall victim to a sudden disaster and find ourselves like fish in a net or birds in a trap.

Ecclesiastes 9:14

It happened when a powerful ruler surrounded and attacked a small city where only a few people lived. The enemy army was getting ready to break through the city walls.

Daniel 2:14

Arioch was the king's official in charge of putting the wise men to death. He was on his way to have it done, when Daniel very wisely went to him