Ecclesiastes 8:1

New International Reader's Version

Who is like a wise person? Who knows how to explain things? A person’s wisdom makes their face bright. It softens the look on their face.

Cross References

Genesis 40:8

“We both had dreams,” they answered. “But no one can tell us what they mean.” Then Joseph said to them, “Only God knows what dreams mean. Tell me your dreams.”

Job 33:23

“But suppose there is an angel who will speak up for him. The angel is very special. He’s one out of a thousand. He will tell that person how to do what is right.

Exodus 34:35

They would see that his face was shining. So Moses would cover his face with the veil again. He would keep it on until he went in again to speak with the Lord.

Proverbs 1:6

What I’m teaching also helps you understand proverbs and stories. It helps you understand the sayings and riddles of those who are wise.

Proverbs 12:8

A person is praised for how wise they are. But people hate anyone who has a twisted mind.

Proverbs 17:24

Anyone who understands what is right keeps wisdom in view. But the eyes of a foolish person look everywhere else.

Proverbs 21:29

Sinful people try to look as if they were bold. But honest people think about how they live.

Proverbs 24:5

Wise people have success by means of great power. Those who have knowledge gather strength.

Daniel 2:22

He explains deep and hidden things. He knows what happens in the darkest places. And where he is, everything is light.

Daniel 2:47

The king said to Daniel, “I’m sure your God is the greatest God of all. He is the Lord of kings. He explains mysteries. That’s why you were able to explain the mystery of my dream.”

Matthew 17:2

There in front of them his appearance was changed. His face shone like the sun. His clothes became as white as the light.

Acts 4:13

The leaders saw how bold Peter and John were. They also realized that Peter and John were ordinary men with no training. This surprised the leaders. They realized that these men had been with Jesus.

Acts 4:29

Now, Lord, consider the bad things they say they are going to do. Help us to be very bold when we speak your word.

Acts 6:15

All who were sitting in the Sanhedrin looked right at Stephen. They saw that his face was like the face of an angel.

Romans 13:5

You must obey the authorities. Then you will not be punished. You must also obey them because you know it is right.

Ephesians 6:19

Pray also for me. Pray that whenever I speak, the right words will be given to me. Then I can be bold as I tell the mystery of the good news.

Deuteronomy 28:50

Its people will look mean. They won’t have any respect for old people. They won’t show any kindness to young people.

2 Timothy 4:17

The Lord stood at my side. He gave me the strength to preach the whole message. Then all the Gentiles heard it. I was saved from the lion’s mouth.

2 Peter 1:20

Above all, here is what you must understand. No prophecy in Scripture ever came from a prophet’s own understanding of things.