Ecclesiastes 2:9

New King James Version

So I became great and excelled more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.

Cross References

1 Kings 10:23

So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom.

1 Kings 10:7

However I did not believe the words until I came and saw with my own eyes; and indeed the half was not told me. Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame of which I heard.

1 Kings 3:12

behold, I have done according to your words; see, I have given you a wise and understanding heart, so that there has not been anyone like you before you, nor shall any like you arise after you.

1 Chronicles 29:25

So the Lord exalted Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

2 Chronicles 1:1

Now Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and the Lord his God was with him and exalted him exceedingly.

Ecclesiastes 1:16

I communed with my heart, saying, “Look, I have attained greatness, and have gained more wisdom than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My heart has understood great wisdom and knowledge.”

Ecclesiastes 5:11

When goods increase, They increase who eat them; So what profit have the owners Except to see them with their eyes?