Devine Scripture

Ecclesiastes 7:19

Ecclesiastes chapter 7 · verse 19 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Wisdom strengtheneth the wise more than ten mighty men which are in the city.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Wisdom is a strength to the wise man more than ten rulers that are in a city.

Context

v.18It is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from that withdraw not thy hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth from them all.

v.19This passage

v.20Surely there is not a righteous man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Proverbs 24:5

    A wise man is strong; Yea, a man of knowledge increaseth might.

  • Proverbs 21:22

    A wise man scaleth the city of the mighty, And bringeth down the strength of the confidence thereof.

  • Colossians 1:9

    For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

  • 2 Samuel 20:16

    Then cried a wise woman out of the city, Hear, hear; say, I pray you, unto Joab, Come near hither, that I may speak with thee.

  • Ecclesiastes 9:13

    I have also seen wisdom under the sun on this wise, and it seemed great unto me: