Ecclesiastes 9:15

Ecclesiastes 9:15 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

15Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

15But there was found in it a poor wise man, and he 9:15 Or might have savedsaved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

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New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)

15But there was found in it a poor wise man and he delivered the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

15But there was found in it a poor wise man, and by his wisdom he rescued the city. Yet no man [seriously] remembered that poor man.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

15Now a poor wise man was found in the city, and he saved the city by his wisdom. Yet no one remembered that poor man.

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

15A certain man lived in that city. He was poor but wise. He used his wisdom to save the city. But no one remembered that poor man.

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