Ecclesiastes 2:13 - Hebrew Names version (HNV) Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Then I saw that even [human] wisdom [that brings sorrow] is better than [the pleasures of] folly as far as light is better than darkness. American Standard Version (1901) Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. Common English Bible I saw that wisdom is more beneficial than folly, as light is more beneficial than darkness. Catholic Public Domain Version And I saw that wisdom surpasses foolishness, so much so that they differ as much as light from darkness. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version And I saw that wisdom excelled folly, as much as light differeth from darkness. |
The entrance of your words gives light. It gives understanding to the simple.
The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! Yes, to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.
If the axe is blunt, and one doesn't sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but skill brings success.
Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to see the sun.
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers who are in a city.
Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength. Nevertheless the poor man's wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Wisdom is better than weapons of war; but one sinner destroys much good.
Then you shall return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him who serves God and him who doesn't serve him.
But if your eye is evil, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is the darkness!
For you were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,