Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
But there was found in it a
King James Version
Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
Holman Bible
Now a poor wise man was found in the city,
International Standard Version
Now there was found within it a poor, but wise man. He delivered the city by his wisdom, but not one person remembered that poor man.
A Conservative Version
Now there was found in it a poor wise man. And he by his wisdom delivered the city, yet no man remembered that same poor man.
American Standard Version
Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
Amplified
But there was found in it a poor wise man, and by his wisdom he rescued the city. Yet no man [seriously] remembered that poor man.
Bible in Basic English
Now there was in the town a poor, wise man, and he, by his wisdom, kept the town safe. But no one had any memory of that same poor man.
Darby Translation
and there was found in it a poor wise man, who by his wisdom delivered the city; but no man remembered that poor man.
Julia Smith Translation
And a poor wise man was found in it, and he delivered the city by his wisdom; and not a man remembered that poor man.
King James 2000
Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Now, a poor wise man was found in it, and he delivered the city by his wisdom.
Modern King James verseion
And a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that poor man.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And in the city there was found a poor man - but he was wise - which with his wisdom delivered the city: yet was there no body, that had any respect for such a simple man.
NET Bible
However, a poor but wise man lived in the city, and he could have delivered the city by his wisdom, but no one listened to that poor man.
New Heart English Bible
Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
The Emphasized Bible
but there was found therein, a man, poor but wise, and, he, delivered the city by his wisdom, - yet, no one, remembered that poor man.
Webster
Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
World English Bible
Now a poor wise man was found in it, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.
Youngs Literal Translation
and there hath been found in it a poor wise man, and he hath delivered the city by his wisdom, and men have not remembered that poor man!
Themes
Ingratitude » To man, instances of
Ingratitude » Often exhibited » To benefactors
Ingratitude » Of man to man » Citizens
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Ecclesiastes 9:15
Verse Info
Context Readings
Wisdom'Although Vulnerable'Is Superior To Power
14
There was a little city with a small population. A great king moved against it. He built great bulwarks against it and attacked it.
15 But there was found in it a
Phrases
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Cross References
Ecclesiastes 4:13
Better is a poor and a wise child than an old and foolish king who will no longer take advise.
Genesis 40:23
Yet the chief cupbearer did not remember Joseph. In fact he forgot him.
2 Samuel 20:22
She went to the people of the city with her plan. They cut off Sheba's head and threw it over the wall to Joab. He blew the trumpet as a signal for his men to leave the city. They went back home. Joab returned to Jerusalem to the king.
Esther 6:2-3
It was recorded in the book how Mordecai had given word of the designs of Bigthana and Teresh, two of the king's servants, keepers of the gate who conspired to kill the king.
Ecclesiastes 2:16
Neither the wise man nor the foolish man will be remembered for long. All that now is will be forgotten in the days to come. Death comes to both the wise and the foolish.