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Old TestamentEcclesiastes · Chapter 9

Ecclesiastes 9:13

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 9:13 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Ecclesiastes 9:13 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Ecclesiastes 9:13 — KJV

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

Ecclesiastes 9:13 (KJV)

Ecclesiastes 9:13 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.

Meaning & purposeSeasons of lifeThe gift of todayVanity of strivingFearing God
Explore the full Book of Ecclesiastes — all 12 chapters

Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 9:13

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 9:13: wisdom, under, great

Howbeit I believed not their words, until I came, and mine eyes had seen it: and, behold, the one half of the greatness of thy wisdom was not told me: for thou exceedest the fame that I heard.

Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:13: wisdom, seen, great

I was at ease, but he hath broken me asunder: he hath also taken me by my neck, and shaken me to pieces, and set me up for his mark.

Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:13: also, under, sun

Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.

Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:13: wisdom, also, under

The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.

Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:13: also, under, great

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Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey