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Ecclesiastes 2:9

And I surpassed in opulence all who were before me in Jerusalem. My wisdom also persevered with me
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King James Version

So I was great, and increased more than all that were before me in Jerusalem: also my wisdom remained with me.

English Standard Version

So I became great and surpassed all who were before me in Jerusalem. Also my wisdom remained with me.

New International Version

I became greater by far than anyone in Jerusalem before me. In all this my wisdom stayed with me.