Ecclesiastes 9:15

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But the city was saved by the wisdom of a poor person who was soon forgotten.

Cross References

Genesis 40:23

but the king's personal servant completely forgot about Joseph.

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.

Proverbs 21:22

One wise person can defeat a city full of soldiers and capture their fortress.

Ecclesiastes 2:16

Wise or foolish, we all die and are soon forgotten.”

Ecclesiastes 4:13

You may be poor and young. But if you are wise, you are better off than a foolish old king who won't listen to advice.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

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

Ecclesiastes 8:10

I saw the wicked buried with honour, but God's people had to leave the holy city and were forgotten. None of this makes sense.