Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Ecclesiastes 9:11 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Ecclesiastes 9:11 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Ecclesiastes chapter 9 verse 11 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“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 (KJV)
Commentary on Ecclesiastes 9:11
This famous verse articulates one of Ecclesiastes' most profound observations about divine providence versus human merit. The fivefold negation—'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'—systematically dismantles meritocratic assumptions. The Hebrew construction repeats 'lo' (לֹא, not) to emphasize that natural advantages don't guarantee corresponding outcomes. Speed doesn't ensure victory in races; strength doesn't guarantee triumph in battle; wisdom doesn't automatically p...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Ecclesiastes 9:11
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“Don't let the wise man glory in his wisdom”
“There is no wisdom nor understanding nor counsel against the LORD.”
“those who mourn are exalted to safety.”
“and it comes to pass”
“God will judge the righteous and the wicked; for there is a time there for every purpose and for every work.”
“Therefore the flight shall perish from the swift”
“it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it”
“He delighteth not in the strength of the horse: he taketh not pleasure in the legs of a man.”
“having been foreordained according to the purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his will;”
“Listen you”