And he said to humankind, ‘Truly, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Ecclesiastes 1:18 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021 For in much wisdom is much vexation, and those who increase knowledge increase sorrow. More versionsKing 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 humankind, ‘Truly, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”
Then I said to myself, “What happens to the fool will happen to me also; why then have I been so very wise?” And I said to myself that this also is vanity.
For all their days are full of pain, and their work is a vexation; even at night their minds do not rest. This also is vanity.
Do not be too righteous, and do not act too wise; why should you destroy yourself?