Ecclesiastes 7:11

“¶ Wisedome is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profite to them that see the sunne.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Ecclesiastes 7:11

Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance: and [by it there is] profit to them that see the sun.
- King James Version

Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an advantage to those who see the sun.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
- American Standard Version (1901)

Wisdom together with a heritage is good, and a profit to those who see the sun.
- Basic English Bible

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.
- Darby Bible

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
- Webster's Bible

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

Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance, And an advantage [it is] to those beholding the sun.
- Youngs Literal Bible

Wisdom is good with an inheritance, yea, a profit to them that see the sun.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Ecclesiastes 7:11

Wesley's Notes for Ecclesiastes 7:11

7:11 Good - When wisdom and riches meet in one man, it is an happy conjunction. By it - By wisdom joined with riches there comes great benefit. To them - Not only to a man's self, but many others in this world.


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