Ecclesiastes 2:13
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.
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In The King James Version
Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.
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Cross References
Psalms 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet, and a light for my path.
Proverbs 4:5Get wisdom. Get understanding. Don’t forget, and don’t deviate from the words of my mouth.
Proverbs 14:8The wisdom of the prudent is to think about his way, but the folly of fools is deceit.
Ecclesiastes 7:11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
Ecclesiastes 9:16Then I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” Nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard.
Ecclesiastes 11:7Truly the light is sweet, and it is a pleasant thing for the eyes to see the sun.
Matthew Henry on Ecclesiastes 2:13-17
Superiority of Wisdom to Folly. 12 And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done. 13 Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness. 14 The wise man's eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all. 15 Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more… Read the whole commentary →