King James Bible
KJVWisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
Translation Comparison
Ecclesiastes 7:11
Explore this verse across multiple translations to discover the richness and depth of Scripture.
Quick Overview
The verse Ecclesiastes 7:11 varies across translations. For example, the KJV emphasizes certain traditional terms, while the ASV offers a more literal rendering. This page provides a side-by-side comparison of all available translations to highlight these nuances.
| Translation | Verse Text | Copy |
|---|---|---|
King James BibleKJV | Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. | |
American Standard VersionASV | Wisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun. | |
Douay Rheims BibleDRB | Wisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that see the sun. | |
Darby Bible TranslationDBT | Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun. | |
English Revised VersionERV | Wisdom is as good as an inheritance: yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun. | |
Webster Bible TranslationWBT | Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. | |
World English BibleWEB | Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun. | |
Young's Literal TranslationYLT | Wisdom is good with an inheritance, And an advantage it is to those beholding the sun. | |
American King James VersionAKJV | Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun. |
American Standard Version
ASVWisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that see the sun.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.
English Revised Version
ERVWisdom is as good as an inheritance: yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWisdom is good with an inheritance, And an advantage it is to those beholding the sun.
American King James Version
AKJVWisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
King James Bible
KJVWisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
American Standard Version
ASVWisdom is as good as an inheritance; yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
Douay Rheims Bible
DRBWisdom with riches is more profitable, and bringeth more advantage to them that see the sun.
Darby Bible Translation
DBTWisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.
English Revised Version
ERVWisdom is as good as an inheritance: yea, more excellent is it for them that see the sun.
Webster Bible Translation
WBTWisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.
World English Bible
WEBWisdom is as good as an inheritance. Yes, it is more excellent for those who see the sun.
Young's Literal Translation
YLTWisdom is good with an inheritance, And an advantage it is to those beholding the sun.
American King James Version
AKJVWisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.