Eccl.2.9

Ecclesiastes 2:9

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So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.

The Futility of Pleasure

Cross References

1 Chronicles 29:25

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And the Lord magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel.

Solomon Anointed King

Ecclesiastes 1:16

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I communed with mine own heart, saying, Lo, I am come to great estate, and have gotten more wisdom than all they that have been before me in Jerusalem: yea, my heart had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.

With Wisdom Comes Sorrow

Ecclesiastes 5:11

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When goods increase, they are increased that eat them: and what good is there to the owners thereof, saving the beholding of them with their eyes?