Ecclesiastes 2:9

New International Version

I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before me. In all this my wisdom stayed with me.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:23

King Solomon was greater in riches and wisdom than all the other kings of the earth.

1 Kings 10:7

But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told me; in wisdom and wealth you have far exceeded the report I heard.

1 Kings 3:12

I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.

1 Chronicles 29:25

The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him royal splendor such as no king over Israel ever had before.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the Lord his God was with him and made him exceedingly great.

Ecclesiastes 1:16

I said to myself, “Look, I have increased in wisdom more than anyone who has ruled over Jerusalem before me; I have experienced much of wisdom and knowledge.”

Ecclesiastes 5:11

As goods increase, so do those who consume them. And what benefit are they to the owners except to feast their eyes on them?