Ecclesiastes 9:13 immediately illustrates this principle: a wise man saves a city yet is forgotten—showing wisdom's unpredictable outcome.

Ecclesiastes 2:14 notes that the same event (death) happens to both wise and fool — reinforcing that advantage does not determine outcome.

Ecclesiastes 2:15 laments that the same fate comes to wise and fool alike — directly paralleling the idea that time and chance happen to all.

Ecclesiastes 3:14 affirms that God's work is permanent and unchangeable — underscoring the divine sovereignty behind the unpredictable outcomes.

Ecclesiastes 3:17 asserts that God will judge everyone in His appointed time — connecting the 'time and chance' to God's ultimate justice.

In Ecclesiastes 4:1, the Teacher observes oppression and injustice—similar to 9:11's note that time and chance bring unfair outcomes.

Ecclesiastes 7:13 declares that no one can straighten what God has made crooked — highlighting the same divine control over events.

In Psalm 147:10, God takes no pleasure in horse strength or human legs, directly paralleling the futility of relying on speed or strength.

Proverbs 21:30 echoes that human wisdom cannot prevail against the Lord, reinforcing the futility of human advantage.

Proverbs 21:31 states victory belongs to the Lord, not to preparation — directly paralleling the battle not being to the strong.

Jeremiah 9:23 warns not to boast in wisdom, might, or riches — mirroring the same list of human strengths that do not guarantee success here.

Jeremiah 46:6 depicts swift and mighty failing to escape in battle — a concrete illustration of the same unpredictability of outcome.

Lamentations 3:37 insists nothing happens without God's command, opposing the randomness of 'time and chance'.

Lamentations 3:38 attributes all outcomes, good and bad, to God — in contrast to the chance described in Ecclesiastes 9:11.

Daniel 4:35 declares God does as he wills among all inhabitants, opposing the idea of random chance.

Amos 2:14-16 lists swift, strong, and mighty all failing in judgment — closely echoing the catalog of abilities that cannot secure deliverance.

Ephesians 1:11 teaches God works all things by his will, directly contrasting with 'time and chance'.

1 Samuel 2:3-10 proclaims that the LORD breaks the mighty and lifts the poor — a strong parallel theme of God reversing human expectations of success.

In Psalm 33:17, the horse is a vain hope for safety, echoing that strength does not deliver.

In Psalm 33:16, the same principle is stated: no king is saved by an army, nor a mighty man by strength.

In 1 Samuel 17:50, David's victory with a sling shows that the battle is not to the strong — a youth defeats a giant.

In 2 Samuel 2:18-23, Asahel's swiftness does not save him from Abner's spear, illustrating that the race is not to the swift.

In 2 Samuel 17:14, God defeats Ahithophel's wise counsel, showing that wisdom does not guarantee success as Ecclesiastes says.

In Psalm 147:10, God takes no pleasure in horse strength or human legs, directly paralleling the futility of relying on speed or strength.

In 2 Samuel 21:22, giants — the strong — are killed by David's servants, exemplifying that strength does not guarantee victory (Ecclesiastes 9:11).

Hosea 10:13 condemns depending on one's own strength and warriors—aligning with the truth that human strength does not ensure success.

In 1 Samuel 17:44, Goliath boasts of his strength, yet David's victory proves the battle is not to the strong — a direct example of Ecclesiastes 9:11.

Jeremiah 48:14 mocks those who boast in battle strength—echoing the truth that the battle is not to the strong.

In 1 Kings 20:11, Ahab warns against boasting before victory — reflecting Ecclesiastes 9:11's truth that outcomes are uncertain despite human strength.

In 1 Kings 20:27, Israel's small army faces overwhelming Syrian forces — illustrating that numbers and strength don't determine victory (Ecclesiastes 9:11).

In 1 Chronicles 20:8, giants — the strong — are killed by David's servants, exemplifying that strength does not guarantee victory (Ecclesiastes 9:11).

In 2 Chronicles 25:8, a prophet warns that God can make the strong fall — directly echoing Ecclesiastes 9:11's truth that strength doesn't ensure victory.

Psalm 127:1 teaches that human effort is futile without God—reinforcing the same point that time and chance, not ability, determine outcomes.

1 Samuel 2:10 says God gives strength to his anointed, complementing the idea that human strength alone is insufficient.

In 1 Corinthians 9:24, Paul uses the same racing metaphor but urges disciplined striving, contrasting Ecclesiastes' point that the race is unpredictable.

Job 5:13 says God catches the wise in their own craftiness — showing that wisdom does not guarantee success, just as here.

Ezekiel 28:4 shows a king who gained wealth by wisdom—a case where wisdom succeeded, though Ecclesiastes warns it's not guaranteed.

Job 37:24 says God does not regard the self-wise—echoing the truth in Ecclesiastes that wisdom does not guarantee favor or success.

Judges 1:19 shows Judah failing despite God's presence due to iron chariots — illustrating that strength doesn't guarantee success.