Ecclesiastes 1:18

Easy To Read Version

With much wisdom comes frustration. The person that gains more wisdom also gains more sorrow.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And God said to people,\par “Fear and respect the Lord—\par that is wisdom.\par Don’t do evil things—\par that is understanding.”\par

Ecclesiastes 2:15

I thought to myself, “The same thing that happens to a foolish person will also happen to me. So why have I tried so hard to become wise?” I said to myself, “Being wise is also useless.”

Ecclesiastes 2:23

All his life he has pain, frustrations, and hard work. Even at night, a person’s mind does not rest. This is also senseless.