Ecclesiastes 7:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 7:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 7:23 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 7:23 — KJV
“All this have I proved by wisdom: I said, I will be wise; but it was far from me.”
— Ecclesiastes 7:23 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 7:23 in Context — About the Book of Ecclesiastes
Ecclesiastes is the Bible's most unflinching look at life under the sun — wealth, pleasure, work, and wisdom all tested and found fleeting. Its honesty disarms cynics, then lands on bedrock: fear God, keep His commands, and receive each ordinary day as His gift.
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 7:23
“And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:23: wisdom, wise
“And I, behold, I have given with him Aholiab, the son of Ahisamach, of the tribe of Dan: and in the hearts of all that are wise hearted I have put wisdom, that they may make all that I have commanded thee;”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:23: wisdom, wise
“Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom the LORD put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that the LORD had commanded.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:23: wisdom, wise
“And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:23: wisdom, wise
“Keep therefore and do them; for this is your wisdom and your understanding in the sight of the nations, which shall hear all these statutes, and say, Surely this great nation is a wise and understanding people.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 7:23: wisdom, wise
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