Ecclesiastes 8:1

New Living Translation

How wonderful to be wise, to analyze and interpret things. Wisdom lights up a person’s face, softening its harshness.

Cross References

Genesis 40:8

And they replied, “We both had dreams last night, but no one can tell us what they mean.” “Interpreting dreams is God’s business,” Joseph replied. “Go ahead and tell me your dreams.”

Job 33:23

“But if an angel from heaven appears— a special messenger to intercede for a person and declare that he is upright—

Exodus 34:35

and the people of Israel would see the radiant glow of his face. So he would put the veil over his face until he returned to speak with the Lord.

Proverbs 1:6

by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles.

Proverbs 12:8

A sensible person wins admiration, but a warped mind is despised.

Proverbs 17:24

Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth.

Proverbs 21:29

The wicked bluff their way through, but the virtuous think before they act.

Proverbs 24:5

The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.

Daniel 2:22

He reveals deep and mysterious things and knows what lies hidden in darkness, though he is surrounded by light.

Daniel 2:47

The king said to Daniel, “Truly, your God is the greatest of gods, the Lord over kings, a revealer of mysteries, for you have been able to reveal this secret.”

Matthew 17:2

As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed so that his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as light.

Acts 4:13

The members of the council were amazed when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, for they could see that they were ordinary men with no special training in the Scriptures. They also recognized them as men who had been with Jesus.

Acts 4:29

And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word.

Acts 6:15

At this point everyone in the high council stared at Stephen, because his face became as bright as an angel’s.

Romans 13:5

So you must submit to them, not only to avoid punishment, but also to keep a clear conscience.

Ephesians 6:19

And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike.

Deuteronomy 28:50

a fierce and heartless nation that shows no respect for the old and no pity for the young.

2 Timothy 4:17

But the Lord stood with me and gave me strength so that I might preach the Good News in its entirety for all the Gentiles to hear. And he rescued me from certain death.

2 Peter 1:20

Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s own understanding,