Ecclesiastes 2:13

New International Reader's Version

I saw that wisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.

Cross References

Psalm 119:105

Your word is like a lamp that shows me the way. It is like a light that guides me.

Psalm 119:130

When your words are made clear, they bring light. They bring understanding to childish people.

Proverbs 14:8

People are wise and understanding when they think about the way they live. But people are foolish when their foolish ways trick them.

Proverbs 16:16

It is much better to get wisdom than gold. It is much better to choose understanding than silver.

Ecclesiastes 10:10

Suppose the blade of an ax is dull. And its edge hasn’t been sharpened. Then more effort is needed to use it. But skill will bring success.

Ecclesiastes 11:7

Light is sweet. People enjoy being out in the sun.

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.

Ecclesiastes 9:16

So I said, “It’s better to be wise than to be powerful.” But people look down on the poor man’s wisdom. No one pays any attention to what he says.

Ecclesiastes 9:18

Wisdom is better than weapons of war. But one sinner destroys a lot of good.

Malachi 3:18

Then once again you will see the difference between godly people and sinful people. And you will see the difference between those who serve me and those who do not.

Matthew 6:23

But suppose your eyes can’t see well. Then your whole body will be full of darkness. If the light inside you is darkness, then it is very dark!

Ephesians 5:8

At one time you were in the dark. But now you are in the light because of what the Lord has done. Live like children of the light.