Ecclesiastes 2:13 - Revised Version 1885 Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth 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 opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.
The wisdom of the prudent is to understand his way: But the folly of fools is deceit.
How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! Yea, to get understanding is rather to be chosen than silver.
If the iron be blunt, and one do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.
Truly the light is sweet, and a pleasant thing it is for the eyes to behold the sun.
Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers which 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 destroyeth much good.
Then shall ye return and discern between the righteous and the wicked, between him that serveth God and him that serveth him not.
But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is the darkness!
For ye were once darkness, but are now light in the Lord: walk as children of light