Ecclesiastes 1:18 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

¹⁸ For with much wisdom is much sorrow; as knowledge increases, grief increases.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹⁸ For in much wisdom is much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹⁸ For in much [human] wisdom is much vexation, and he who increases knowledge increases sorrow.

American Standard Version (1901)

¹⁸ For in much wisdom is much grief; and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow.

Common English Bible

¹⁸ Remember: In much wisdom is much aggravation; the more knowledge, the more pain.

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹⁸ Because of this, with much wisdom there is also much anger. And whoever adds knowledge, also adds hardship.

Ecclesiastes 1:18 Cross References

Job 28:28

He said to mankind, ‘The fear of the Lord #– #that is wisdom. And to turn from evil is understanding.’

Ecclesiastes 2:15

So I said to myself, ‘What happens to the fool will also happen to me. Why then have I been overly wise? ’  And I said to myself that this is also futile.

Ecclesiastes 2:23

For all his days are filled with grief, and his occupation is sorrowful;  even at night, his mind does not rest.  This too is futile.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Don’t be excessively righteous, and don’t be overly wise.  Why should you destroy yourself?