Ecclesiastes 1:16

Which verses does Ecclesiastes 1:16 point to?

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1. Ecclesiastes 2:98 votes

   So I became great and surpassed all in Jerusalem who had preceded me; and my wisdom remained with me.

2. 1 Kings 4:307 votes

   Solomon’s wisdom was greater than that of all the men of the East, greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.

3. 1 Kings 10:74 votes

   But I did not believe these things until I came and saw with my own eyes. Indeed, not even half was told to me. Your wisdom and prosperity have far exceeded the report I heard.

4. 1 Kings 3:12–133 votes

   behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal.

5. 2 Chronicles 1:10–123 votes

   Now grant me wisdom and knowledge, so that I may lead this people. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” God said to Solomon, “Since this was in your heart instead of requesting riches or wealth or honor for yourself or death for your enemies—and since you have not even requested long life but have asked for wisdom and knowledge to govern My people over whom I have made you king— …

6. 2 Chronicles 2:123 votes

   And Hiram added: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son with insight and understanding, who will build a temple for the LORD and a royal palace for himself.

7. Psalm 4:43 votes

   Be angry, yet do not sin; on your bed, search your heart and be still. Selah

8. Hebrews 5:143 votes

   But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.

9. 1 Kings 10:23–242 votes

   So King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. The whole world sought an audience with Solomon to hear the wisdom that God had put in his heart.

10. 2 Kings 5:202 votes

    Gehazi, the servant of Elisha the man of God, said, “Look, my master has spared this Aramean, Naaman, by not accepting what he brought. As surely as the LORD lives, I will run after him and get something from him.”

11. 2 Chronicles 9:22–232 votes
12. Psalm 77:62 votes
13. Isaiah 10:7–142 votes
14. Jeremiah 22:142 votes
15. Ezekiel 38:10–112 votes
16. Daniel 4:302 votes

Which verses point to Ecclesiastes 1:16?

Ranked by reader votes.

• 1 Kings 3:12 20
• Ecclesiastes 2:9 9
• Psalm 77:6 6
• 1 Kings 4:29 4
• Ecclesiastes 2:1 2
• Ecclesiastes 2:15 2
• Ecclesiastes 7:25 2
• Ecclesiastes 3:17 1