Ecclesiastes 2:13

English Standard Version 2016

Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:8

for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light

Matthew 6:23

but if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!

Ecclesiastes 11:7

Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for the eyes to see the sun.

Malachi 3:18

Then once more you shall see the distinction between the righteous and the wicked, between one who serves God and one who does not serve him.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one sinner destroys much good.

Ecclesiastes 9:16

But I say that wisdom is better than might, though the poor man’s wisdom is despised and his words are not heard.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom gives strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.

Proverbs 16:16

How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

Psalm 119:130

The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

If the iron is blunt, and one does not sharpen the edge, he must use more strength, but wisdom helps one to succeed.

Proverbs 14:8

The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools is deceiving.