Ecclesiastes 2:9

English Standard Version 2016

So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:25

And the Lord made Solomon very great in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

Ecclesiastes 1:16

I said in my heart, “I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.”

1 Kings 10:23

Thus King Solomon excelled all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon the son of David established himself in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.

1 Kings 10:7

but I did not believe the reports until I came and my own eyes had seen it. And behold, the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity surpass the report that I heard.

1 Kings 3:12

behold, I now do according to your word. Behold, I give you a wise and discerning mind, so that none like you has been before you and none like you shall arise after you.

Ecclesiastes 5:11

When goods increase, they increase who eat them, and what advantage has their owner but to see them with his eyes?