Ecclesiastes 8:16 - Scripture Study Tools and Resources

Ecclesiastes 8:16

16 When I applied mine heart to know ^awisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:)

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a D&C 1:26

26 And inasmuch as they sought ^awisdom they might be instructed;

a D&C 42:68

68 Therefore, he that lacketh wisdom, let him ask of me, and I will give him liberally and upbraid him not.

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This Verse	Nearby Verses		This Chapter

man 5		Eccl. 8:15-9:1
there 4		Eccl. 8:14-16
work 4		Eccl. 8:14-17
sun 3		Eccl. 8:15-17
under 3		Eccl. 8:15-17
done 2		Eccl. 8:16-17
know 2		Eccl. 8:16-17

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