Ecclesiastes 7:11

New English Translation

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

Cross References

Job 28:12

“But wisdom – where can it be found? Where is the place of understanding?

Psalm 119:72

The law you have revealed is more important to me than thousands of pieces of gold and silver. י (Yod)

Proverbs 14:24

The crown of the wise is their riches, but the folly of fools is folly.

Proverbs 3:14

For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold.

Proverbs 3:15

She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her.

Ecclesiastes 11:7

Light is sweet, and it is pleasant for a person to see the sun.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

I realized that wisdom is preferable to folly, just as light is preferable to darkness:

Ecclesiastes 7:10

Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these days?” for it is not wise to ask that.