Ecclesiastes 2:13

Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 2:13

BSB

And I saw that wisdom exceeds folly, just as light exceeds darkness:

AKJV

Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.

CPDV

And I saw that wisdom surpasses foolishness, so much so that they differ as much as light from darkness.

ERV

Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

NHEB

Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.

SMT

And I saw there is profit to wisdom more than to folly, as the excellence of the light above darkness.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 2:13

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Commentary for Ecclesiastes 2:13

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Ecclesiastes 2:13

Summary

Wisdom demonstrates clear superiority over foolish ignorance

Event

Comparing wisdom with foolishness

Estimated Time Period

c. 950 BC