Ecclesiastes 2:9

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

And I surpassed in riches all that were before me in Jerusalem: my wisdom also remained with me.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:25

And the Lord magnified Solomon over all Israel: and gave him the glory of a reign, such as no king of Israel had before him.

Ecclesiastes 1:16

I have spoken in my heart, saying: Behold I am become great, and have gone beyond all in wisdom, that were before me in Jerusalem: and my mind hath contemplated many things wisely, and I have learned.

1 Kings 10:23

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

2 Chronicles 1:1

And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom: and the Lord his God was with him, and magnified him to a high degree.

1 Kings 10:7

Concerning thy words, and concerning thy wisdom. And I did not believe them that told me, till I came myself, and saw with my own eyes, and have found that the half hath not been told me. Thy wisdom and thy works exceed the fame which I heard.

1 Kings 3:12

Behold, I have done for thee according to thy words, and have given thee a wise and understanding heart; insomuch that there hath been no one like thee before thee, nor shall arise after thee.

Ecclesiastes 5:11

Sleep is sweet to a labouring man, whether he eat lttle or much: but the fulness of the rich will not suffer him to sleep.