Ecclesiastes 1:18

Modern English Version

For in an abundance of wisdom is an abundance of frustration, and the one who increases in knowledge also increases in sorrow.

Cross References

Job 28:28

To man He said: ‘Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Ecclesiastes 2:15

Then I said in my heart, “The same event that befalls the fool will also befall me. So to what advantage is my wisdom?” Then I said to myself, “This also is vanity.”

Ecclesiastes 2:23

All his days are sorrowful, and his work is a vexation. Even at night his heart finds no rest. This also is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Do not be excessively righteous, and do not be extremely wise. Why ruin yourself?