Ecclesiastes 9:15

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.

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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 9:15

BSB

Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

AKJV

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.

CPDV

And there was found within it, a poor and wise man, and he freed the city through his wisdom, and nothing was recorded afterward of that poor man.

ERV

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.

NHEB

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.

SMT

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.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Ecclesiastes 9:15

NowtherewasfoundH4672VerbinitapoorH4542Adjective wiseH2450Adjective manH376Noun MasculineandhebyhiswisdomH2451Noun Feminine deliveredH4422VerbthecityH5892Noun MasculineyetnomanH120Noun Masculine rememberedH2142VerbthatsamepoorH4542Adjective manH376Noun Masculine

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 9:15

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

Overview of Ecclesiastes 9:15

Summary

Poor wise man saves city unremembered

Place

City

Event

Forgotten rescue through intelligence

Estimated Time Period

c. 3rd century BC