Ecclesiastes 7:11 Cross References

Ecclesiastes 7:11

11: Being wise is as good as being rich; in fact, it is better.

Ecclesiastes 11:7

  1. Light is sweet; it's wonderful to see the sun!

1 Timothy 6:17

  1. Tell those who are rich in this world not to be proud and not to trust in their money, which will soon be gone. But their trust should be in the living God, who richly gives us all we need for our enjoyment.
  2. Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and should give generously to those in need, always being ready to share with others whatever God has given them.
  3. By doing this they will be storing up their treasure as a good foundation for the future so that they may take hold of real life.

1 Kings 3:6

  1. Solomon replied, "You were wonderfully kind to my father, David, because he was honest and true and faithful to you. And you have continued this great kindness to him today by giving him a son to succeed him.
  2. O LORD my God, now you have made me king instead of my father, David, but I am like a little child who doesn't know his way around.
  3. And here I am among your own chosen people, a nation so great they are too numerous to count!
  4. Give me an understanding mind so that I can govern your people well and know the difference between right and wrong. For who by himself is able to govern this great nation of yours?"

Proverbs 8:10

  1. "Choose my instruction rather than silver, and knowledge over pure gold.
  2. For wisdom is far more valuable than rubies. Nothing you desire can be compared with it.

Luke 16:8

  1. "The rich man had to admire the dishonest rascal for being so shrewd. And it is true that the citizens of this world are more shrewd than the godly are.
  2. I tell you, use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. In this way, your generosity stores up a reward for you in heaven.

Ecclesiastes 2:13

  1. Wisdom is of more value than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.

Ecclesiastes 9:15

  1. There was a poor, wise man living there who knew how to save the town, and so it was rescued. But afterward no one thought any more about him.
  2. Then I realized that though wisdom is better than strength, those who are wise will be despised if they are poor. What they say will not be appreciated for long.
  3. But even so, the quiet words of a wise person are better than the shouts of a foolish king.
  4. A wise person can overcome weapons of war, but one sinner can destroy much that is good.
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