Ecclesiastes 7:11

Ecclesiastes 7:11 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

11Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing

and benefits those who see the sun.

11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good,

And an advantage to those who see the sun.

11Wisdom along with an inheritance is good

And an [excellent] advantage for those who see the sun.

11Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good,

and it benefits those who see the sun.

11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.

11Be not thou of an hastie spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosome of fooles.

11Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.

11Wisdom is a good thing.

It’s like getting a share of the family wealth.

It benefits those who live on this earth.

11It is good to have wisdom,

like money that you receive from your father.

Wisdom helps everyone who lives.

11Wisdom [is] good with an inheritance, || And an advantage [it is] to those beholding the sun.