Ecclesiastes 1:18

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

With much wisdom comes frustration. The one who gains more wisdom also gains more sorrow.

Cross References

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘To fear and respect the Lord is wisdom. To turn away from evil is understanding.’”

Ecclesiastes 7:16

So why ruin your life? Don’t be too good or too bad, and don’t be too wise or too foolish. Why should you die before your time?

Ecclesiastes 2:23

Throughout their life, they have pain, frustrations, and hard work. Even at night, a person’s mind does not rest. This is also senseless.

Ecclesiastes 2:15

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