Ecclesiastes 1:18

Bible in Basic English 1965

Because in much wisdom is much grief, and increase of knowledge is increase of sorrow.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And he said to man, Truly the fear of the Lord is wisdom, and to keep from evil is the way to knowledge.

Ecclesiastes 2:15

Then said I in my heart: As it comes to the foolish man, so will it come to me; so why have I been wise overmuch? Then I said in my heart: This again is to no purpose.

Ecclesiastes 2:23

All his days are sorrow, and his work is full of grief. Even in the night his heart has no rest. This again is to no purpose.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Be not given overmuch to righteousness and be not over-wise. Why let destruction come on you?