Ecclesiastes 1:18

New Century Version

With much wisdom comes much disappointment; the person who gains more knowledge also gains more sorrow.

Cross References

Job 28:28

Then he said to humans, ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom; to stay away from evil is understanding.’ ”

Ecclesiastes 2:15

I thought to myself, “What happens to a fool will happen to me, too, so what is the reward for being wise?” I said to myself, “Being wise is also useless.”

Ecclesiastes 2:23

All of their lives their work is full of pain and sorrow, and even at night their minds don’t rest. This is also useless.

Ecclesiastes 7:16

Don’t be too right, and don’t be too wise. Why destroy yourself?