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Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.
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American Standard Version
Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.
Christian Standard Bible
And I realized that there is an advantage to wisdom over folly, like the advantage of light over darkness.
English Standard Version
Then I saw that there is more gain in wisdom than in folly, as there is more gain in light than in darkness.
King James Version
Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.
New American Standard Bible
Then I saw that wisdom surpasses foolishness as light surpasses darkness.
New International Version
I saw that wisdom is better than folly, just as light is better than darkness.
New King James Version
Then I saw that wisdom excels folly As light excels darkness.
New Living Translation
I thought, โWisdom is better than foolishness, just as light is better than darkness.