Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Ecclesiastes 2:9 in English Standard Version "So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me." 1Ch 29:25 And the Lord made Solomon very great in the sight of all Israel and bestowed on him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel. Ec 1:16 I said in my heart, “I have acquired great wisdom, surpassing all who were over Jerusalem before me, and my heart has had great experience of wisdom and knowledge.”