Ecclesiastes 2:9

God's Word

So I grew richer than anyone in Jerusalem before me. Yet, my wisdom remained with me.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:23

In wealth and wisdom King Solomon was greater than all the ⌞other⌟ kings of the world.

1 Kings 10:7

But I didn’t believe the reports until I came and saw it with my own eyes. I wasn’t even told half of it. Your wisdom and wealth surpass the stories I’ve heard.

1 Kings 3:12

So I’m going to do what you’ve asked. I’m giving you a wise and understanding heart so that there will never be anyone like you.

1 Chronicles 29:25

The Lord made Solomon extremely powerful, as all Israel could see. The people of Israel gave him royal honor like no king of Israel before him ever had.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon, son of David, strengthened his position over the kingdom. The Lord his God was with him and made him very powerful.

Ecclesiastes 1:16

I thought to myself, “I have grown wiser than anyone who ⌞has ruled⌟ Jerusalem before me. I’ve had a lot of experience with wisdom and knowledge.”

Ecclesiastes 5:11

As the number of goods increase, so do the number of people who consume them. What do owners gain ⌞from all their goods⌟ except ⌞the opportunity⌟ to look at them?