Ecclesiastes 7:11
Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
In Context
Cross References
Job 28:12But wisdom, where shall it be found? and where is the place of understanding?
Proverbs 3:14For the gain thereof is better than the gain of silver, and her revenue than fine gold.
Proverbs 8:10Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold:
Ecclesiastes 2:13And I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as light excelleth darkness.
Ecclesiastes 11:7Now the light is sweet, and pleasant is it to the eyes to see the sun;
1 Timothy 6:17Enjoin on those rich in the present age not to be high-minded, nor to trust on the uncertainty of riches; but in the God who affords us all things richly for [our] enjoyment;
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 7:8-11
Scenes of Mourning and of Joy. 7 Surely oppression maketh a wise man mad; and a gift destroyeth the heart. 8 Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof: and the patient in spirit is better than the proud in spirit. 9 Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools. 10 Say not thou, What is the cause that the former days were better than these? for thou dost not enquire wisely concerning this. Solomon had often complained before of the oppressions which he saw under the… Read the whole commentary →