Ecclesiastes 1:18

New American Bible - revised edition

For in much wisdom there is much sorrow; whoever increases knowledge increases grief.

Cross References

Job 28:28

And to mortals he said: See: the fear of the Lord is wisdom; and avoiding evil is understanding.

Ecclesiastes 2:15

So I said in my heart, if the fool’s lot is to befall me also, why should I be wise? Where is the profit? And in my heart I decided that this too is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 2:23

Every day sorrow and grief are their occupation; even at night their hearts are not at rest. This also is vanity.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

“Be not just to excess, and be not overwise. Why work your own ruin?