In Ecclesiastes 2:14, the wise see while fools walk in darkness — connecting to how wisdom changes a person's countenance.

In Ecclesiastes 2:13, wisdom is better than folly as light is better than darkness — supporting the praise of wisdom's transforming power here.

In Matthew 17:2, Jesus' face shines with divine glory — a greater parallel to wisdom causing radiance.

In Daniel 4:18, Nebuchadnezzar seeks Daniel's interpretation, another example of the wise man who knows a thing's meaning.

Daniel 2:47 declares God the revealer of mysteries, directly answering who provides the interpretation Ecclesiastes asks about.

In Daniel 2:28-30, Daniel reveals mysteries from God, a clear instance of one who knows a thing's interpretation.

In Exodus 34:29, Moses' face shines from God's presence — a parallel to wisdom making the face shine.

James 3:13 asks 'who is wise' and points to meekness — a direct parallel to the wise person's character described here.

Exodus 34:35 shows Moses' face shining from God's glory — a direct parallel to wisdom making the face shine.

In Genesis 41:16, Joseph credits God for interpretation, showing the divine origin of the wisdom Ecclesiastes describes.

In Genesis 40:8, Joseph states that interpretations belong to God, directly illustrating the source of the interpretation Ecclesiastes asks about.

In Job 33:23, an interpreter mediates God's message, paralleling the one who knows the interpretation of a matter.

Proverbs 1:6 aims to understand proverbs and riddles, echoing Ecclesiastes' quest for the interpretation of things.

Deuteronomy 28:50 describes a nation with fierce countenance — contrasting with the shining face that wisdom produces here.

In Genesis 41:39, Pharaoh declares Joseph discerning and wise, exemplifying the wise man Ecclesiastes praises.

In Genesis 41:38, Pharaoh recognizes the Spirit of God in Joseph, linking divine wisdom to the wise man's shining face.

In Daniel 4:19, Daniel interprets a dream but his face shows dismay — contrasting with wisdom making the face shine.

In Genesis 41:15, Pharaoh hears Joseph can interpret dreams, an example of the wisdom that knows a thing's interpretation.

In Acts 6:15, Stephen's face shines like an angel — a parallel to the shining face from wisdom.

In 1 Corinthians 2:13, Paul speaks of spiritual interpretation — relating to the 'interpretation of a thing' here, though from a different wisdom source.