And He said to man, ‘See, the fear of יהוה, that is wisdom, and to turn from evil is understanding.’ ”
Ecclesiastes 1:18 - The Scriptures 2009 For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases suffering. Dugang nga mga bersyonKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition For in much [human] wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow. American Standard Version (1901) For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Common English Bible Remember: In much wisdom is much aggravation; the more knowledge, the more pain. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, with much wisdom there is also much anger. And whoever adds knowledge, also adds hardship. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Because In much wisdom there is much indignation: and he that addeth knowledge, addeth also labour. |
And He said to man, ‘See, the fear of יהוה, that is wisdom, and to turn from evil is understanding.’ ”
And I said in my heart, “As the event of the fool, even so it befalls me, and why was I then more wise?” Then I said in my heart, “This also is futile.”
For all his days are sufferings, and his work grievous; even in the night his heart takes no rest. That too is futile.
Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise – why destroy yourself?