Ecclesiastes 7:11

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

King James Version

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:11

BSB

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.

AKJV

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

CPDV

Wisdom with riches is more useful and more advantageous, for those who see the sun.

ERV

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

NHEB

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

SMT

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and a remainder to those seeing the sun.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 7:11

WisdomH2451Noun FeminineisgoodH2896withaninheritanceH5159Noun FeminineandbyitthereisprofitH3148tothemthatseeH7200VerbthesunH8121Noun

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 7:11

Summary

Knowledge combined with wealth benefits living

Event

Praising wisdom with inheritance

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC