Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem;
New American Standard Bible
Then I became
King James Version
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
International Standard Version
So I became great, greater than anyone who had lived before me in Jerusalem. Throughout all of this, I remained wise.
A Conservative Version
So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained 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.
Amplified
So I became great and excelled more than all who preceded me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also 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.
Darby Translation
And I became great, and increased more than all that had been before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
Julia Smith Translation
And I was magnified and increased more than all being before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom stood to me.
King James 2000
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Thus, {I accomplished far more} than anyone who [was] before me in Jerusalem--indeed, my wisdom stood by me.
Modern King James verseion
I was great and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem; also my wisdom remained with me.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Shortly, I was greater and in more worship, than all my predecessors in Jerusalem. For wisdom remained with me:
NET Bible
So I was far wealthier than all my predecessors in Jerusalem, yet I maintained my objectivity:
New Heart English Bible
So I was great, and increased more than all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also remained with me.
The 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;
Webster
So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom 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.
Youngs Literal Translation
And I became great, and increased above every one who had been before me in Jerusalem; also, my wisdom stood with me.
Themes
Epicureans » Doctrines propagated by, familiar to solomon
Great » Joy, occasions of » Men
Topics
Interlinear
References
Hastings
Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 2:9
Verse Info
Context Readings
Qohelet's Investigation Of Personal Accomplishment
8
I also amassed silver and gold for myself, and the treasure of kings and provinces.
Names
Cross References
1 Chronicles 29:25
The Lord highly exalted Solomon in the sight of all Israel
Ecclesiastes 1:16
I said to myself,
1 Kings 3:12
I will therefore do what you have asked.
1 Kings 10:7
But I didn’t believe the reports until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, I was not even told half. Your wisdom and prosperity far exceed the report I heard.
1 Kings 10:23
King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and in wisdom.
2 Chronicles 1:1
Solomon son of David strengthened his hold on his kingdom.
2 Chronicles 9:22-23
King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the world in riches and wisdom.