Ecclesiastes 9:11
Ecclesiastes · Old Testament · Chapter 9
“I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.”Ecclesiastes 9:11
What Does Ecclesiastes 9:11 Mean?
Ecclesiastes 9:11 is found in the book of Ecclesiastes, chapter 9, verse 11 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Ecclesiastes 9:11 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Jeremiah 9:23“Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches:”Proverbs 21:30“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”Lamentations 3:37“Who is he that saith, and it cometh to pass, when the Lord commandeth it not?”Job 5:11“To set up on high those that be low; that those which mourn may be exalted to safety.”Psalms 127:1“Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”Ecclesiastes 3:17“I said in mine heart, God shall judge the righteous and the wicked: for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.”1 Corinthians 9:24“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”Psalms 147:10“He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.”Ecclesiastes 3:14“I know that, whatsoever God doeth, it shall be for ever: nothing can be put to it, nor any thing taken from it: and God doeth it, that men should fear before him.”Amos 2:14“Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift, and the strong shall not strengthen his force, neither shall the mighty deliver himself:”Ephesians 1:11“In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:”2 Chronicles 20:15“And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God’s.”Ecclesiastes 2:14“The wise man’s eyes are in his head; but the fool walketh in darkness: and I myself perceived also that one event happeneth to them all.”Proverbs 21:31“The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but safety is of the LORD.”Deuteronomy 8:18“But thou shalt remember the LORD thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.”1 Samuel 2:3“Talk no more so exceeding proudly; let not arrogancy come out of your mouth: for the LORD is a God of knowledge, and by him actions are weighed.”Psalms 33:16“There is no king saved by the multitude of an host: a mighty man is not delivered by much strength.”Psalms 73:6“Therefore pride compasseth them about as a chain; violence covereth them as a garment.”Ecclesiastes 4:4“Again, I considered all travail, and every right work, that for this a man is envied of his neighbour. This is also vanity and vexation of spirit.”Ecclesiastes 7:13“Consider the work of God: for who can make that straight, which he hath made crooked?”
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