So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
Ecclesiastes 2:9 - American Standard Version 2015 So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So I became great and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me and stood by me. American Standard Version (1901) So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me. Common English Bible So I became far greater than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. Moreover, my wisdom stood by me. Catholic Public Domain Version And I surpassed in opulence all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also persevered with me. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I surpassed in riches all that were before me in Jerusalem: my wisdom also remained with me. |
So king Solomon exceeded all the kings of the earth in riches and in wisdom.
Howbeit I believed not the words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the half was not told me; thy wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.
behold, I have done according to thy word: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there hath been none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee.
And Jehovah magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.\par
And Solomon the son of David was strengthened in his kingdom, and Jehovah his God was with him, and magnified him exceedingly.
I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I have gotten me great wisdom above all that were before me in Jerusalem; yea, my heart hath had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.
When goods increase, they are increased that eat them; and what advantage is there to the owner thereof, save the beholding {\i of them} with his eyes?