Ecclesiastes 9:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 9:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 9:15 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 9:15 — KJV
“Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.”
— Ecclesiastes 9:15 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 9:15 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 9:15
“Then came the same Sheshbazzar, and laid the foundation of the house of God which is in Jerusalem: and since that time even until now hath it been in building, and yet it is not finished.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:15: now, found, yet
“And Moses said unto the LORD, See, thou sayest unto me, Bring up this people: and thou hast not let me know whom thou wilt send with me. Yet thou hast said, I know thee by name, and thou hast also found grace in my sight.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:15: now, found, yet
“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 9:15: now, wise, wisdom
“And, lo, he hath given occasions of speech against her, saying, I found not thy daughter a maid; and yet these are the tokens of my daughter's virginity. And they shall spread the cloth before the elders of the city.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:15: found, city, yet
“And he said, Let me go, I pray thee; for our family hath a sacrifice in the city; and my brother, he hath commanded me to be there: and now, if I have found favour in thine eyes, let me get away, I pray thee, and see my brethren. Therefore he cometh not unto the king's table.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:15: now, found, city
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