Ecclesiastes 2:13

New Century Version

I saw that being wise is certainly better than being foolish, just as light is better than darkness.

Cross References

Psalm 119:105

Your word is like a lamp for my feet and a light for my path.

Psalm 119:130

Learning your words gives wisdom and understanding for the foolish.

Proverbs 14:8

A wise person will understand what to do, but a foolish person is dishonest.

Proverbs 16:16

It is better to get wisdom than gold, and to choose understanding rather than silver!

Ecclesiastes 10:10

A dull ax means harder work. Being wise will make it easier.

Ecclesiastes 11:7

Sunshine is sweet; it is good to see the light of day.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom makes a person stronger than ten leaders in a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:16

I still think wisdom is better than strength. But those people forgot about the poor man’s wisdom and stopped listening to what he said.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

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

Malachi 3:18

You will again see the difference between good and evil people, between those who serve God and those who don’t.

Matthew 6:23

But if your eyes are evil, your whole body will be full of darkness. And if the only light you have is really darkness, then you have the worst darkness.

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.