Ecclesiastes 8:1

God's Word

Who is really wise? Who knows how to explain things? Wisdom makes one’s face shine, and it changes one’s grim look.

Cross References

Genesis 40:8

“We both had dreams,” they answered him, “but there’s no one to tell us what they mean.” “Isn’t God the only one who can tell what they mean?” Joseph asked them. “Why don’t you tell me all about them.”

Job 33:23

“If they have a messenger for them, a spokesman, one in a thousand, to tell people what is right for them,

Exodus 34:35

they would see that Moses’ face was shining. Then Moses would put the veil back on until he went in again to speak with the Lord.

Proverbs 1:6

to understand a proverb and a clever saying, the words of wise people and their riddles.

Proverbs 12:8

A person will be praised based on his insight, but whoever has a twisted mind will be despised.

Proverbs 17:24

Wisdom is directly in front of an understanding person, but the eyes of a fool ⌞are looking around⌟ all over the world.

Proverbs 21:29

A wicked person puts up a bold front, but a decent person’s way of life is his own security.

Proverbs 24:5

A strong man knows how to use his strength, but a person with knowledge is even more powerful.

Daniel 2:22

He reveals deeply hidden things. He knows what is in the dark, and light lives with him.

Daniel 2:47

The king said to Daniel, “Your God is truly the greatest of gods, the Lord over kings. He can reveal secrets because you were able to reveal this secret.”

Matthew 17:2

Jesus’ appearance changed in front of them. His face became as bright as the sun and his clothes as white as light.

Acts 4:13

After they found out that Peter and John had no education or special training, they were surprised to see how boldly they spoke. They realized that these men had been with Jesus.

Acts 4:29

“Lord, pay attention to their threats now, and allow us to speak your word boldly.

Acts 6:15

Everyone who sat in the council stared at him and saw that his face looked like an angel’s face.

Romans 13:5

Therefore, it is necessary for you to obey, not only because you’re afraid of God’s anger but also because of your own conscience.

Ephesians 6:19

Also pray that God will give me the right words to say. Then I will speak boldly when I reveal the mystery of the Good News.

Deuteronomy 28:50

Its people will be fierce-looking. They will show no respect for the old and no pity for the young.

2 Timothy 4:17

However, the Lord stood by me and gave me strength so that I could finish spreading the Good News for all the nations to hear. I was snatched out of a lion’s mouth.

2 Peter 1:20

First, you must understand this: No prophecy in Scripture is a matter of one’s own interpretation.