Ecclesiastes 1:18 - The Scriptures 2009

¹⁸ For in much wisdom is much grief, and he who increases knowledge increases suffering.

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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.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

¹⁸ Because In much wisdom there is much indignation: and he that addeth knowledge, addeth also labour.

Ecclesiastes 1:18 Cross References

Job 28:28

And He said to man, ‘See, the fear of יהוה, that is wisdom, and to turn from evil is understanding.’ ”

Ecclesiastes 2:15

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.”

Ecclesiastes 2:23

For all his days are sufferings, and his work grievous; even in the night his heart takes no rest. That too is futile.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Do not be overrighteous, neither be overwise – why destroy yourself?