Ecclesiastes 8:1

New Century Version

No one is like the wise person who can understand what things mean. Wisdom brings happiness; it makes sad faces happy.

Cross References

Genesis 40:8

The two men answered, “We both had dreams last night, but no one can explain their meaning to us.” Joseph said to them, “God is the only One who can explain the meaning of dreams. Tell me your dreams.”

Job 33:23

“But there may be an angel to speak for him, one out of a thousand, who will tell him what to do.

Exodus 34:35

They would see that Moses’ face was shining. So he would cover his face again until the next time he went in to speak with the Lord.

Proverbs 1:6

Then anyone can understand wise words and stories, the words of the wise and their riddles.

Proverbs 12:8

The wisdom of the wise wins praise, but there is no respect for the stupid.

Proverbs 17:24

The person with understanding is always looking for wisdom, but the mind of a fool wanders everywhere.

Proverbs 21:29

Wicked people are stubborn, but good people think carefully about what they do.

Proverbs 24:5

Wise people have great power, and those with knowledge have great strength.

Daniel 2:22

He makes known secrets that are deep and hidden; he knows what is hidden in darkness, and light is all around him.

Daniel 2:47

Then the king said to Daniel, “Truly I know your God is the greatest of all gods, the Lord of all the kings. He tells people about things they cannot know. I know this is true, because you were able to tell these secret things to me.”

Matthew 17:2

While they watched, Jesus’ appearance was changed; his face became bright like the sun, and his clothes became white as light.

Acts 4:13

The leaders saw that Peter and John were not afraid to speak, and they understood that these men had no special training or education. So they were amazed. Then they realized that Peter and John had been with Jesus.

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, listen to their threats. Lord, help us, your servants, to speak your word without fear.

Acts 6:15

All the people in the meeting were watching Stephen closely and saw that his face looked like the face of an angel.

Romans 13:5

So you must yield to the government, not only because you might be punished, but because you know it is right.

Ephesians 6:19

Also pray for me that when I speak, God will give me words so that I can tell the secret of the Good News without fear.

Deuteronomy 28:50

and they will look mean. They will not respect old people or feel sorry for the young.

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stayed with me and gave me strength so I could fully tell the Good News to all those who are not Jews. So I was saved from the lion’s mouth.

2 Peter 1:20

Most of all, you must understand this: No prophecy in the Scriptures ever comes from the prophet’s own interpretation.