Ecclesiastes 7:11 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. It is an advantage to everyone who sees the sun.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

ASV:

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.

BBE:

Wisdom together with a heritage is good, and a profit to those who see the sun.

DBY:

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.

ERV:

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance: yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.

JPS:

Wisdom is good with an inheritance, yea, a profit to them that see the sun.

WBS:

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

WEB:

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.

YLT:

Wisdom is good with an inheritance, And an advantage it is to those beholding the sun.

Ecclesiastes 7:11 Cross References

XREF:

Proverbs 8:10 "Take my instruction and not silver, And knowledge rather than choicest gold.

Proverbs 8:11 "For wisdom is better than jewels; And all desirable things cannot compare with her.

Ecclesiastes 2:13 And I saw that wisdom excels folly as light excels darkness. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

7:11 Wisdom [is] good with an {h} inheritance: and [by it there is] profit to them that see the sun.
(h) He answers to them who do not value wisdom unless riches are joined with it, showing that both are the gifts of God, but that wisdom is far more excellent and may be without riches.

WES:

7:11 Good - When wisdom and riches meet in one man, it is an happy conjunction. By it - By wisdom joined with riches there comes great benefit. To them - Not only to a man's self, but many others in this world.

MHC:

7:11-22 Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yea better. It shelters from the storms and scorching heat of trouble. Wealth will not lengthen out the natural life; but true wisdom will give spiritual life, and strengthen men for services under their sufferings. Let us look upon the disposal of our condition as the work of God, and at last all will appear to have been for the best. In acts of righteousness, be not carried into heats or passions, no, not by a zeal for God. Be not conceited of thine own abilities; nor find fault with every thing, nor busy thyself in other men's matters. Many who will not be wrought upon by the fear of God, and the dread of hell, will avoid sins which ruin their health and estate, and expose to public justice. But those that truly fear God, have but one end to serve, therefore act steadily. If we say we have not sinned, we deceive ourselves. Every true believer is ready to say, God be merciful to me a sinner. Forget not at the same time, that personal righteousness, walking in newness of life, is the only real evidence of an interest by faith in the righteousness of the Redeemer. Wisdom teaches us not to be quick in resenting affronts. Be not desirous to know what people say; if they speak well of thee, it will feed thy pride, if ill, it will stir up thy passion. See that thou approve thyself to God and thine own conscience, and then heed not what men say of thee; it is easier to pass by twenty affronts than to avenge one. When any harm is done to us, examine whether we have not done as bad to others.

CONC:

Advantage Along Beholding Benefits Excellent Heritage Inheritance Profit Profitable Wisdom Yea Yes

Advantage Beholding Benefits Excellent Good Heritage Inheritance Profit Profitable Sun Together Wisdom

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