Ecclesiastes 9:15

“Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man.”

"Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man." - Ecclesiastes 9:15
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What does Ecclesiastes 9:15 mean?

Ecclesiastes 9:15 (KJV) states, "Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man." This verse is found in the Old Testament and is part of the wisdom literature in the Bible, attributed to King Solomon…

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The Forgotten Hero: Wisdom in Humility

As we journey through the pages of Ecclesiastes, we encounter profound truths about life, its fleeting nature, and the complexities of human experience. One striking verse stands out, Ecclesiastes 9:15, which reads, "Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his…

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A Prayer for the Overlooked Wisdom

Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You, my heart humble and full of reverence, seeking Your guidance and illumination. I reflect on the profound truth encapsulated in Ecclesiastes 9:15, where Your Word says, "Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he…

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Ecclesiastes 9:15 - "Now there was found in it a poor wise man, and he by his wisdom delivered the city; yet no man remembered that same poor man."
Ecclesiastes 1:15 - "That which is crooked cannot be made straight: and that which is wanting cannot be numbered."
Ecclesiastes 3:9 - "What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth?"
Ecclesiastes 7:9 - "Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools."
Ecclesiastes 5:9 - "¶ Moreover the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field."
Ecclesiastes 6:9 - "¶ Better is the sight of the eyes than the wandering of the desire: this is also vanity and vexation of spirit."
Ecclesiastes 1:15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
Ecclesiastes 1:15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
Ecclesiastes 10:15 - "The labour of the foolish wearieth every one of them, because he knoweth not how to go to the city."
Ecclesiastes 3:15 - "That which hath been is now; and that which is to be hath already been; and God requireth that which is past."
Ecclesiastes 4:9 - "¶ Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for their labour."
Ecclesiastes 9:4 - "¶ For to him that is joined to all the living there is hope: for a living dog is better than a dead lion."
Ecclesiastes 1:15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
Ecclesiastes 9:8 - "Let thy garments be always white; and let thy head lack no ointment."
Ecclesiastes 9:18 - "Wisdom is better than weapons of war: but one sinner destroyeth much good."
Ecclesiastes 1:15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
[NRSVUE] Ecclesiastes 1:15 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
Ecclesiastes 9:13 - "¶ This wisdom have I seen also under the sun, and it seemed great unto me:"
Ecclesiastes 1:15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
[NRSVUE] Ecclesiastes 1:15 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
[NRSVUE] Ecclesiastes 1:15 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
[NRSVUE] Ecclesiastes 1:15 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
Ecclesiastes 4:15 - "I considered all the living which walk under the sun, with the second child that shall stand up in his stead."
Ecclesiastes 10:9 - "Whoso removeth stones shall be hurt therewith; and he that cleaveth wood shall be endangered thereby."
Ecclesiastes 9:17 - "The words of wise men are heard in quiet more than the cry of him that ruleth among fools."
Ecclesiastes 1:9 - "The thing that hath been, it is that which shall be; and that which is done is that which shall be done: and there is no new thing under the sun."
[NRSVUE] Ecclesiastes 1:15 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
[NRSVUE] Ecclesiastes 1:15 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.
[NRSVUE] Ecclesiastes 1:15 15 What is crooked cannot be made straight, and what is lacking cannot be counted.