Ecclesiastes 2:13

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

I saw that wisdom is better than foolishness in the same way that light is better than darkness.

Cross References

Ephesians 5:8

In the past you were full of darkness, but now you are full of light in the Lord. So live like children who belong to the light.

Matthew 6:23

But if you look at people in a selfish way, you will be full of darkness. And if the only light you have is really darkness, you have the worst kind of darkness.

Ecclesiastes 11:7

It is good to be alive. It is nice to see the light from the sun.

Malachi 3:18

You people will come back to me, and you will learn the difference between good and evil. You will learn the difference between someone who follows God and someone who does not.

Psalm 119:105

Your word is like a lamp that guides my steps, a light that shows the path I should take.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war, but one fool can destroy much good.

Ecclesiastes 9:16

But I still say that wisdom is better than strength. They forgot about the poor man’s wisdom, and the people stopped listening to what he said. But I still believe that wisdom is better.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Surely there is no one on earth who always does good and never sins. But wisdom can make one person stronger than ten leaders in a city.

Proverbs 16:16

Wisdom is worth much more than gold. Understanding is worth much more than silver.

Psalm 119:130

As people understand your word, it brings light to their lives. Your word makes even simple people wise.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

But wisdom will make any job easier. It is very hard to cut with a dull knife. But if you sharpen the knife, the job is easier.

Proverbs 14:8

Wisdom lets smart people know what they are doing, but stupid people only think they know.