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Ecclesiastes 2:13 · KJV

"Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness."

King James Version

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Passage Context

11Then I looked on all the works that my hands had wrought, and on the labour that I had laboured to do: and, behold, all was vanity and vexation of spirit, and there was no profit under the sun.
12And I turned myself to behold wisdom, and madness, and folly: for what can the man do that cometh after the king? even that which hath been already done.
13Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.
14The wise man's eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.
15Then said I in my heart, As it happeneth to the fool, so it happeneth even to me; and why was I then more wise? Then I said in my heart, that this also is vanity.

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Reflection Questions

1

How does wisdom guide your decisions today?

2

What does it mean for you to live in the light of wisdom?

3

When have you experienced the contrast between wisdom and foolishness?

Life Application

guidance

Seek wisdom in your daily decisions, allowing it to illuminate your path and choices.

personal growth

Reflect on past experiences where wisdom led you to better outcomes and strive to apply those lessons moving forward.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

The contrast between wisdom and folly parallels Jesus' teachings about light and darkness, where He is the light of the world.

See also: John 8:12

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