Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Then I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as far as light excelleth darkness.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then I saw that wisdom is better than foolish ways--as the light is better than the dark.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

And I saw that wisdom excelleth folly, as light excelleth darkness.

World English Bible (WEB)

Then I saw that wisdom excels folly, as far as light excels darkness.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And I saw that there is an advantage to wisdom above folly, like the advantage of the light above the darkness.