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Complete Jewish Bible
Ecclesiastes 2:9
So I grew great, surpassing all who preceded me in Yerushalayim; my wisdom, too, stayed with me.
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Christian Standard Bible®
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; my wisdom also remained with me.
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; my wisdom also remained with me.
Hebrew Names Version
So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Yerushalayim. My wisdom also remained with me.
So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Yerushalayim. My wisdom also remained with me.
King James Version
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
English Standard Version
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.
New American Standard Bible
Then I became great and increased more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also stood by me.
Then I became great and increased more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also stood by me.
New Century Version
I became very famous, even greater than anyone who had lived in Jerusalem before me. My wisdom helped me in all this.
I became very famous, even greater than anyone who had lived in Jerusalem before me. My wisdom helped me in all this.
Amplified Bible
So I became great and excelled more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.
So I became great and excelled more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.
World English Bible
So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.
So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.
Geneva Bible (1587)
And I was great, & increased aboue all that were before me in Ierusalem: also my wisedome remained with me.
And I was great, & increased aboue all that were before me in Ierusalem: also my wisedome remained with me.
Legacy Standard Bible
Then I became great and increased more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also stood by me.
Then I became great and increased more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also stood by me.
Berean Standard Bible
So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.
So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.
Contemporary English Version
I was the most famous person who had ever lived in Jerusalem, and I was very wise.
I was the most famous person who had ever lived in Jerusalem, and I was very wise.
Darby Translation
And I became great, and increased more than all that had been before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
And I became great, and increased more than all that had been before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
Easy-to-Read Version
I became very rich and famous. I was greater than anyone who lived in Jerusalem before me. My wisdom was always there to help me.
I became very rich and famous. I was greater than anyone who lived in Jerusalem before me. My wisdom was always there to help me.
George Lamsa Translation
So I became great, and my wealth increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem; my wisdom also remained with me.
So I became great, and my wealth increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem; my wisdom also remained with me.
Good News Translation
Yes, I was great, greater than anyone else who had ever lived in Jerusalem, and my wisdom never failed me.
Yes, I was great, greater than anyone else who had ever lived in Jerusalem, and my wisdom never failed me.
Lexham English Bible
Thus, I accomplished far more than anyone who was before me in Jerusalem—indeed, my wisdom stood by me.
Thus, I accomplished far more than anyone who was before me in Jerusalem—indeed, my wisdom stood by me.
Literal Translation
And I became great and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom stayed with me.
And I became great and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom stayed with me.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
(Shortly) I was greater & in more worshipe, then all my predecessours in Ierusale. For wy?dome remayned with me:
(Shortly) I was greater & in more worshipe, then all my predecessours in Ierusale. For wy?dome remayned with me:
American Standard Version
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
Bible in Basic English
And I became great; increasing more than all who had been before me in Jerusalem, and my wisdom was still with me.
And I became great; increasing more than all who had been before me in Jerusalem, and my wisdom was still with me.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom stood me in stead.
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom stood me in stead.
King James Version (1611)
So I was great, and increased more then all that were before mee in Ierusalem; also my wisedome remained with me.
So I was great, and increased more then all that were before mee in Ierusalem; also my wisedome remained with me.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
And I was greater and in more worship then all my predecessours in Hierusalem: For wisdome remayned with me.
And I was greater and in more worship then all my predecessours in Hierusalem: For wisdome remayned with me.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
So I became great, and advanced beyond all that were before in Jerusalem: also my wisdom was established to me.
So I became great, and advanced beyond all that were before in Jerusalem: also my wisdom was established to me.
English Revised Version
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
and Y passide in richessis alle men, that weren bifor me in Jerusalem. Also wisdom dwellide stabli with me,
and Y passide in richessis alle men, that weren bifor me in Jerusalem. Also wisdom dwellide stabli with me,
Update Bible Version
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
Webster's Bible Translation
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
New English Translation
So I was far wealthier than all my predecessors in Jerusalem, yet I maintained my objectivity:
So I was far wealthier than all my predecessors in Jerusalem, yet I maintained my objectivity:
New King James Version
So I became great and excelled more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.
So I became great and excelled more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.
New Living Translation
So I became greater than all who had lived in Jerusalem before me, and my wisdom never failed me.
So I became greater than all who had lived in Jerusalem before me, and my wisdom never failed me.
New Life Bible
Then I became great, greater than all who lived before me in Jerusalem. And my wisdom stayed with me.
Then I became great, greater than all who lived before me in Jerusalem. And my wisdom stayed with me.
New Revised Standard
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom remained with me.
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom remained with me.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So I became great, and increased, more than any one who had been before me in Jerusalem, - moreover, my wisdom, remained with me;
So I became great, and increased, more than any one who had been before me in Jerusalem, - moreover, my wisdom, remained with me;
Douay-Rheims Bible
And I surpassed in riches all that were before me in Jerusalem: my wisdom also remained with me.
And I surpassed in riches all that were before me in Jerusalem: my wisdom also remained with me.
Revised Standard Version
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom remained with me.
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom remained with me.
Young's Literal Translation
And I became great, and increased above every one who had been before me in Jerusalem; also, my wisdom stood with me.
And I became great, and increased above every one who had been before me in Jerusalem; also, my wisdom stood with me.
THE MESSAGE
Oh, how I prospered! I left all my predecessors in Jerusalem far behind, left them behind in the dust. What's more, I kept a clear head through it all. Everything I wanted I took—I never said no to myself. I gave in to every impulse, held back nothing. I sucked the marrow of pleasure out of every task—my reward to myself for a hard day's work!
Oh, how I prospered! I left all my predecessors in Jerusalem far behind, left them behind in the dust. What's more, I kept a clear head through it all. Everything I wanted I took—I never said no to myself. I gave in to every impulse, held back nothing. I sucked the marrow of pleasure out of every task—my reward to myself for a hard day's work!
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Then I became great and increased more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also stood by me.
Then I became great and increased more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also stood by me.
Contextual Overview
1 I said to myself, "Come now, I will test myself with pleasure and enjoying good things"; but this too was pointless. 2 Of laughter I said, "This is stupid," and of pleasure, "What's the use of it?" 3 I searched my mind for how to gratify my body with wine and, with my mind still guiding me with wisdom, how to pursue foolishness; my object was to find out what was the best thing for people to do during the short time they have under heaven to live. 4 I worked on a grand scale — I built myself palaces, planted myself vineyards, 5 and made myself gardens and parks; in them I planted all kinds of fruit trees. 6 I made myself pools from which to water the trees springing up in the forest. 7 I bought male and female slaves, and I had my home-born slaves as well. I also had growing herds of cattle and flocks of sheep, more than anyone before me in Yerushalayim. 8 I amassed silver and gold, the wealth of kings and provinces. I acquired male and female singers, things that provide sensual delight, and a good many concubines. 9 So I grew great, surpassing all who preceded me in Yerushalayim; my wisdom, too, stayed with me. 10 I denied my eyes nothing they wanted. I withheld no pleasure from myself; for I took pleasure in all my work, and this was my reward for all my work.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 1:16, 1 Kings 3:12, 1 Kings 10:7, 1 Kings 10:23, 1 Chronicles 29:25, 2 Chronicles 1:1, 2 Chronicles 9:22, 2 Chronicles 9:23
Reciprocal: 2 Chronicles 1:12 - such as none
Cross-References
Genesis 2:8
Adonai , God, planted a garden toward the east, in ‘Eden, and there he put the person whom he had formed.
Adonai , God, planted a garden toward the east, in ‘Eden, and there he put the person whom he had formed.
Genesis 2:9
Out of the ground Adonai , God, caused to grow every tree pleasing in appearance and good for food, including the tree of life in the middle of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Out of the ground Adonai , God, caused to grow every tree pleasing in appearance and good for food, including the tree of life in the middle of the garden and the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.
Genesis 2:17
except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. You are not to eat from it, because on the day that you eat from it, it will become certain that you will die."
except the tree of the knowledge of good and evil. You are not to eat from it, because on the day that you eat from it, it will become certain that you will die."
Genesis 3:3
but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden God said, ‘You are neither to eat from it nor touch it, or you will die.'"
but about the fruit of the tree in the middle of the garden God said, ‘You are neither to eat from it nor touch it, or you will die.'"
Deuteronomy 6:25
It will be righteousness for us if we are careful to obey all these mitzvot before Adonai our God, just as he ordered us to do.'"
It will be righteousness for us if we are careful to obey all these mitzvot before Adonai our God, just as he ordered us to do.'"
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life to those who grasp her; whoever holds fast to her will be made happy.
She is a tree of life to those who grasp her; whoever holds fast to her will be made happy.
Proverbs 11:30
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.
The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise wins souls.
Isaiah 44:25
I frustrate false prophets and their omens, I make fools of diviners, I drive back the sages and make their wisdom look silly.
I frustrate false prophets and their omens, I make fools of diviners, I drive back the sages and make their wisdom look silly.
Isaiah 47:10
You were at ease in your wickedness, you thought, "No one sees me." Your "wisdom" and "knowledge" perverted you, as you thought to yourself, "I am important, and no one else."
You were at ease in your wickedness, you thought, "No one sees me." Your "wisdom" and "knowledge" perverted you, as you thought to yourself, "I am important, and no one else."
Ezekiel 31:16
At the sound of his fall I made the nations shake, when I hurled him down to Sh'ol with those who descend to the pit. All the trees of ‘Eden, the pick of the best in the L'vanon, all that take up water, were consoled in the underworld.
At the sound of his fall I made the nations shake, when I hurled him down to Sh'ol with those who descend to the pit. All the trees of ‘Eden, the pick of the best in the L'vanon, all that take up water, were consoled in the underworld.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
So I was great,.... Became famous for the great works wrought by him before mentioned;
and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem; the Targum adds, "in riches"; but it seems rather to respect his fame and glory among men; though in general it may include his increase of wealth, power, and honour, and everything that contributed to his external happiness;
also my wisdom remained with me; the Targum adds, "and it helped me"; which he exercised and showed in the government of his kingdom, in the conduct of his family, in his personal deportment and behaviour; amidst all his pleasures, he did not neglect the study of natural knowledge, nor give himself up to sordid and sinful lusts; and so was a better judge of pleasure, whether true happiness consisted in it or not.
