Ecclesiastes 9:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ecclesiastes 9:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ecclesiastes 9:18 is a verse from the book of Ecclesiastes in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ecclesiastes 9:18 — KJV
“Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good.”
— Ecclesiastes 9:18 (KJV)
Ecclesiastes 9:18 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 9:18
“Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour.”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:18: better, than, war
“And Ahab spake unto Naboth, saying, Give me thy vineyard, that I may have it for a garden of herbs, because it is near unto my house: and I will give thee for it a better vineyard than it; or, if it seem good to thee, I will give thee the worth of it in money. seem...: Heb. be good in thine eyes”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:18: better, than, one
“How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver!”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:18: wisdom, better, than
“A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one's birth.”
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“And he commanded the steward of his house, saying, Fill the men's sacks with food, as much as they can carry, and put every man's money in his sack's mouth. the steward...: Heb. him that was over his house”
Shares key themes with Ecclesiastes 9:18: war, one, much
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