Ecclesiastes 1:16
I said to myself, “Behold, I have obtained for myself great wisdom above all who were before me in Jerusalem. Yes, my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.”
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Cross references
- Ecclesiastes 2:9 So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.
- 1 Kings 4:30 Solomon’s wisdom excelled the wisdom of all the children of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.
- 1 Kings 10:7 However, I didn’t believe the words until I came and my eyes had seen it. Behold, not even half was told me! Your wisdom and prosperity exceed the fame which I heard.