Ecclesiastes 7:11 — Compare All Translations

English (YLT) 1898 Young's Literal Translation by Robert Young

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

English ASV

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

English Amplified

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yes, more excellent it is for those [the living] who see the sun.

English Amplified Classic Bible 1987

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, yes, more excellent it is for those [the living] who see the sun.

English Berean Standard Bible (BSB) 2025

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is good, and it benefits those who see the sun.

English CSB 2017 - Christian Standard Bible

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance and an advantage to those who see the sun,

English Darby 1890 : Public Domain

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and profitable to them that see the sun.

English EASY 2024

It is good to have wisdom, like money that you receive from your father. Wisdom helps everyone who lives.

English ERV 2006 - Only For Website

Wisdom is better if you also have property. Wise people will get more than enough wealth.

Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.

English GNT (Good News Translation)

Everyone who lives ought to be wise; it is as good as receiving an inheritance

English God's Word - GW 1995

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance. It is an advantage to everyone who sees the sun.

English HCSB 2004 - Copyrighted Only For Website

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, and an advantage to those who see the sun.

English KJV 1611

Wisdom is good with an inheritance: and by it there is profit to them that see the sun.

English LSB

Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an advantage to those who see the sun.

English MEV 2014 (Modern English Version)

Wisdom is good as an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.

English NASB (New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995)

Wisdom along with an inheritance is good And an advantage to those who see the sun.

English NASU 1989 - New American Standard Update - Only for Website

Wisdom and an inheritance are good, and an advantage to those that see the sun.

English NET Bible - 2005 (New English Translation)

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing; it benefits those who see the light of day.

English NIRV 1996 - Copyrighted only for Website

Wisdom is a good thing. It's like getting a share of the family wealth. It benefits those who live on this earth.

English NIV

Wisdom, like an inheritance, is a good thing and benefits those who see the sun.

English NKJ 1982

Wisdom is good with an inheritance, And profitable to those who see the sun.

English NLT

Being wise is as good as being rich; in fact, it is better.

English NRSV 1989 - Only for website

Wisdom is as good as an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.

English RSV (Revised Standard Version)

Wisdom is good with an inheritance, an advantage to those who see the sun.

English TL (The Living Bible) (1971)

To be wise is as good as being rich; in fact, it is better.

English Tyndale 1537

Wisdom is better than riches, yea much more worth than the eyesight.

Ecclesiastes 7:11 — Compare Translations